Middle East

"The UAE-Israeli peace treaty is a sovereign decision not directed at Iran. We say this and repeat it. We do not accept interference in our decisions," UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash says.

Lebanese website says that Hassan Nasrallah, Lebanese President Michel Aoun, and Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Basil have an "understanding" that Israel must be blamed.

Top Emirati diplomat says peace treaty likely to be signed in October. Breaking from PA's rejectionism, Palestinians living in UAE welcome the accord as one that will contribute to stability in the Middle East.

Iranian military chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri warns that "if something happens in the Persian Gulf and if our national security is damaged we will hold the UAE responsible." Abu Dhabi says it finds belligerent rhetoric by Iranian officials "unacceptable, inflammatory, and carrying serious repercussions for the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf region,” summons Iranian diplomat for clarifications.

The move, as reported by The Telegraph, would allow them to travel freely and enable them to plot terrorist attacks on Israelis across the globe.

Iranian officials say the United Arab Emirates' decision to normalize ties with Israel has made it a "legitimate target" for pro-Tehran forces. Revolutionary Guard Corps: Abu Dhabi's evil action will prove to be a huge mistake.

Tehran calls accord a “dagger that was unjustly struck by the UAE in the backs of the Palestinian people and all Muslims.” Ankara: The people of the region will never forgive the UAE.

Syrian president blames the sanctions, known as the Caesar Act, for a fall in Syria’s currency to new record lows, causing a panic-induced buying of dollars by Syrians worried about their economic situation.

As many as 100,000 children were displaced from their homes according to Save the Children, with many of them traumatized.

It also claims that even if the deal comes to fruition, it could have a positive effect on Israel's posture, in part because China already has significant clout in region.