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UAE security official meets Iranian president in Tehran

Both Emirati and Iranian officials have signaled a desire in recent months to reduce tensions and improve relations between the two.
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The United Arab Emirates’ national security advisor visited Iran today. Leaders in both countries have signaled a desire to reduce tensions between Iran and Arab states in the Gulf. 

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed visited Tehran upon the invitation of Ali Shamkhani, who heads Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Zayed discussed improving Iran-UAE relations and unspecified regional issues with Iranian officials. He also held a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency reported. 

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