The story: Emirati National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan (TbZ) has paid a rare visit to Iran. The apparent effort to improve relations comes as Tehran has also been engaged in talks with Saudi Arabia to mend ties. Meanwhile, a simultaneous visit by the Syrian foreign minister has raised eyebrows among some analysts given that Abu Dhabi has led Arab normalization with Damascus.

The coverage: TbZ traveled to Tehran on Dec. 6 to meet with his Iranian host and counterpart Ali Shamkhani as well as President Ebrahim Raisi...