India, May 14 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates of playing an "active role" in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, escalating tensions amid the wider West Asia crisis.

Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Araghchi alleged that the UAE was directly involved in actions against Iran and described it as an "active partner in this aggression."

"The UAE is an active partner in this aggression, and there is no doubt about it," Araghchi said, adding that there were indications of UAE involvement in attacks against Iran.

He also referred to reports of a "secret meeting" between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Na...