Trending Now - UAE Refutes Netanyahu's Claims of Secret Iran War Visit

WHO:

Truthout - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

NPR - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

WHAT:

NPR - Netanyahu's office claimed he visited the UAE during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran.

NPR - The UAE denied any secret visit by Netanyahu, stating that relations with Israel are public and based on the Abraham Accords.

NPR - The UAE's WAM news agency reported that no Israeli military delegation was received in the UAE.

NPR - Netanyahu was among leaders who called the Emirati president to condemn Iranian attacks and express solidarity with the UAE.

WHERE:

Truthout - United Arab Emirates

NPR - Israel

WHEN:

NPR - Netanyahu's visit was claimed to have occurred during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, with no specific date provided.

NPR - The UAE's WAM news agency reported on the denial of the visit after Netanyahu's announcement.

WHY:

NPR - The UAE aims to signal to investors that it remains open for business and safe amid Iranian missile and drone threats.

HOW:

NPR - The UAE's relations with Israel are conducted within the framework of the officially declared Abraham Accords, not through unofficial arrangements.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 04:21 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed he visited the UAE during the ongoing Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, but the UAE has firmly denied this, emphasizing that their relations with Israel are public and based on the Abraham Accords. The UAE's WAM news agency reported that no Israeli military delegation was received, and Netanyahu was among the leaders who reached out to the Emirati president to condemn Iranian attacks and show solidarity. This denial aims to reassure investors that the UAE remains open for business and safe, despite ongoing threats from Iranian missiles and drones.