Mohsen Rezaei, a high-ranking official in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued a public warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a recent visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a social media post on Wednesday, Rezaei characterized the Israeli leader as the "Butcher of Gaza" and suggested that the UAE’s decision to host him would result in negative consequences for the country.

Rezaei’s statement specifically linked the diplomatic visit to the broader regional security landscape. He argued that just as the UAE’s decision to host U.S. military bases has failed to guarantee national security, the engagement with Netanyahu would similarly prove counterproductive. The visit in question took place last weekend, occurring against a backdrop of ongoing regional tensions and domestic political uncertainty in Israel, where Netanyahu faces upcoming elections. The Iranian official’s remarks reflect Tehran’s long-standing opposition to the normalization of ties between Israel and Arab nations, a process formalized under the Abraham Accords. While the UAE has sought to balance its strategic partnerships with both Western allies and regional neighbors, Iran continues to view the deepening of Israel-UAE relations as a direct threat to its influence and security interests in the Persian Gulf.