UAE summons Iranian diplomat over 'unacceptable' Rouhani speech

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DUBAI (REUTERS) - The United Arab Emirates has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Abu Dhabi in response to a speech by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that the foreign ministry described as 'unacceptable', state news agency WAM said on Sunday (Aug 16).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Abu Dhabi in response to a speech by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that the foreign ministry described as"unacceptable", state news agency WAM said on Sunday .

"They better be mindful. They have committed a huge mistake, a treacherous act," he said of the agreement announced on Thursday. The UAE statement said the ministry considers Rouhani's speech interference in UAE internal affairs and an assault on its sovereignty.To protest the UAE-Israel agreement, a small group of Iranians gathered in front of the UAE embassy in Tehran late on Saturday, Iranian media reported.

 

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