### [2026-09-12](/feed/2026/09/12/index.md) ##### Middle Eastern crisis # Iran and the United Arab Emirates sign a joint statement calling for restraint in the war. Additionally, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi ruler Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan meet at the BRICS summit, the highest profile meeting between the two countries since the war started on February 28. ### Sources: 1. [Al-Monitor](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iran-and-uae-back-joint-brics-statement-urging-restraint-war) 2. [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/iran-president-meets-uae-crown-prince-on-brics-sidelines-back-joint-statement-urging-restraint-in-west-asia-war-101789226727137.html) ### Changes: 1. Iran and the United Arab Emirates sign a joint statement that calls for restraint in the war. Additionally, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Abu Dhabi ruler Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan at the BRICS summit, the highest profile meeting between the two countries since the war started on February 28. _2026-09-13 02:06:22 (First version)_ 1. Iran and the United Arab Emirates sign a joint statement calling for restraint in the war. Additionally, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi ruler Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan meet at the BRICS summit, the highest profile meeting between the two countries since the war started on February 28. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. 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The governments of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE report attacks targeting their territories. ](/feed/2026/03/7/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-apologizes-for-iran-s-attacks-on-its-middle-eastern-neighbors-and-states-that-the-in.md) _Context: Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, Middle Eastern crisis_ 9. [United States president Donald Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of Iran, saying there will be no deal or further talks. This comes after Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says that several countries have initiated mediation efforts to end the war. ](/feed/2026/03/6/united-states-president-donald-trump-calls-for-the-unconditional-surrender-of-iran-saying-there-will-be-no-deal-or-fu.md) _Context: Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, Middle Eastern crisis_ 10. 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