Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Iran President Says US Bases Drive Tensions After UAE Talks
Iran’s president said Iran is not angry with the UAE or other nearby countries.
He said Iran’s main objection is to American military bases located in those countries.
He accused the United States of using those bases to attack Iran.
He also said the United States sells weapons and tries to divide countries in the region.
The Iranian president said neighboring countries should cooperate instead.
He made the comments after meeting a senior UAE official in New Delhi.
The meeting took place during the BRICS Summit.
BRICS members later called for peace, protection for civilians and more humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has no problem with the UAE or other regional countries.
He objected to US military bases in neighboring states, accusing them of enabling attacks on Iran.
Pezeshkian described Gulf and regional countries as brothers and called for stronger ties.
He accused the United States of exploiting regional energy resources and encouraging divisions through arms sales.
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 urged restraint, diplomacy, civilian protection, ceasefire efforts and humanitarian access to Gaza.
- Who
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan were central to the reported meeting; Pezeshkian also discussed the United States.
- What
- Pezeshkian criticized US military bases in neighboring countries while emphasizing Iran’s desire for good relations with the UAE and other regional states.
- When
- The remarks were made during the 18th BRICS Summit; the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 was also adopted.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- Pezeshkian said US bases were being used to attack Iran and argued that regional countries should cooperate on security, economic and cultural matters.
- Speaker
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- Occasion
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Main objection
- US military bases in neighboring countries
- Regional relationship
- Pezeshkian said Iran considers the UAE and other regional countries to be brothers.
- BRICS declaration
- The New Delhi Declaration 2026 called for restraint, dialogue, civilian protection, ceasefire efforts and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza.