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UAE officials reject Iran's criticism of UN candidate Nusseibeh

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“UAE officials reject Iran's criticism of UN candidate Nusseibeh”

Senior UAE officials have hit back at Iran after it criticised Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh 's campaign to become secretary general of the UN. Ms Nusseibeh joined the race for the UN 's top job last Wednesday after no clear front-runner emerged among eight other candidates. Her campaign has gathered support from Gulf states and others. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the country's top negotiator in talks with the US, on Sunday questioned Ms Nusseibeh's agenda…

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