Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan & Iraq

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: As President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership is central to the strategic break with Saudi Arabia and the decision to exit OPEC. This move reflects his prioritization of the United Arab Emirates' autonomy and national interests.

Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was reportedly involved in secret talks with Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

Iraq: Iraq is a target of Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias. It has also made deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, directed Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to accelerate the West-East Pipeline project.

Iraq: Iraq is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss Middle East peace.

Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE president, discussed the Middle East conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin and described Iranian strikes on the Emirates as unjustified.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Prince, met with Xi Jinping in Beijing.