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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Threat Forces Evacuation of Former Israeli Security Chief from UAE Conference

Jun 22, 2026 04:05 AM CT Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates iran, israel, uae, shin bet, ronon bar, security threat, diplomacy

Summary

Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was evacuated from a security conference in the UAE following a direct threat from Iran. This incident highlights the transnational reach of Iranian intimidation tactics against Israeli figures and the vulnerability of high-profile targets even in neutral or allied territories, signaling continued tension despite diplomatic engagements.

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Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ).

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Issued a threat against Ronen Bar, leading to his evacuation.

Israel NEUTRAL

Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was the target of the threat and was evacuated.

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