UAE first Gulf country to congratulate Iran

United Arab Emirates leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan sent a cable to President Hassan Rouhani congratulating him on the landmark nuclear agreement.

Al-Nayhan expressed hope that the agreement will contribute to strengthening regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also sent similar cables to Rouhani, applauding the deal.