Iran calls for regional unity among Muslims against Israel

Iran's deputy foreign minister called for unity among Muslim nations in response to what he called Israeli destabilizing actions and provocations in the region, Iranian state media reported.

Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the remarks in a Saturday meeting in Abu Dhabi with the UAE president's diplomatic advisor Anwar Gargash.

The two sides also discussed bilateral relations as well as pressing regional and international issues, according to Iran's official news agency IRNA.

Takht-Ravanchi underlined Iran’s commitment to forging closer ties with neighboring countries, expressing Tehran's preparedness to enhance relations with the UAE based on mutual interests.

The UAE and Iran repaired their diplomatic ties in 2022, about six years after Abu Dhabi cut diplomatic relations in allegiance with Saudi Arabia after the 2016 looting of the Saudi embassy in Tehran.