Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Wednesday (May 13) confirmed the meeting with the United Arab Emirates president during the ongoing war with Iran, which has spread across the region. The office released a statement stating, “In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-restores-its-military-strength-during-the-fragile-ceasefire-with-us-1778694794715/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-restores-its-military-strength-during-the-fragile-ceasefire-with-us-1778694794715/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This meeting comes after failed peace talks and when the US president is visiting China. The announcement also comes a day after the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said that Israel sent its Iron Dome air defence systems and military personnel to operate them to the UAE during the war with Iran. The Israeli PM’s Office also noted that the visit "marked a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-foreign-minister-arrives-in-delhi-for-brics-foreign-ministers-meeting-talks-to-be-held-with-eam-jaishankar-1778655812473">Iran's foreign minister arrives in Delhi today for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, talks with EAM Jaishankar</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prime Minister&#39;s Office Statement: In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/2054613742424355266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in February, Iran began striking its neighbouring nations after Tehran announced the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had slammed the nation for targeting its neighbours with missiles. The president asked Iran to act accordingly, reinforcing the idea that Tehran is not at war with neighbours like the UAE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-gives-priority-passage-to-indian-vessels-through-hormuz-says-deputy-fm-gharibabadi-1778687824648">Iran gives priority passage to Indian vessels through Hormuz, says Deputy FM Gharibabadi</a>&nbsp;Following the joint US-Israel military action that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to avenge his death. The country has gone all guns blazing at its neighbours. Speaking to the news outlet Sky News, Anwar Gargash, the president's advisor to the UAE president, highlighted how Tehran’s position lacks clarity and a rational vision. He also characterised the attacks as blatant and irresponsible.

In a historic move, PM Benjamin Netanyahu reveals a secret visit to the UAE for talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed during the war with Iran. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Wednesday (May 13) confirmed the meeting with the United Arab Emirates president during the ongoing war with Iran, which has spread across the region. The office released a statement stating, “In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-restores-its-military-strength-during-the-fragile-ceasefire-with-us-1778694794715/embed This meeting comes after failed peace talks and when the US president is visiting China. The announcement also comes a day after the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said that Israel sent its Iron Dome air defence systems and military personnel to operate them to the UAE during the war with Iran. The Israeli PM’s Office also noted that the visit "marked a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates". Also read: Iran's foreign minister arrives in Delhi today for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, talks with EAM Jaishankar

In a historic move, PM Benjamin Netanyahu reveals a secret visit to the UAE for talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed during the war with Iran.&nbsp;

Netanyahu holds 'secret' meeting in UAE with president amid war with Iran

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Netanyahu holds 'secret' meeting in UAE with president amid war with Iran