— An Iranian delegation traveled to Abu Dhabi on August 11 for discreet talks with Emirati officials, telling the UAE that Tehran wanted to de-escalate tensions and improve relations following the attacks during the war, Axios reports.Iran also sought Emirati assistance in securing food and medicine and asked Abu Dhabi not to cooperate with U.S. sanctions, a request the UAE immediately rejected.
Days later, the IRGC intensified attacks on tankers belonging to the UAE’s national oil company attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks angered Emirati officials and prompted the UAE to suspend all business with Iran.
