Saudi Arabia has denied reports that it held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the United Arab Emirates, according to an official statement carried in news roundups on Wednesday.

The denial follows Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE, which drew a sharp response from Iran. Tehran warned the Emirates of what it called “highly dangerous consequences” after the Israeli leader’s trip, according to the same reports.

Details of the reported talks — including when they supposedly took place or what was discussed — have not been made public. Riyadh’s statement did not elaborate beyond the denial, and neither Israel nor the UAE has publicly commented on it in the reports available so far.

The episode comes amid heightened regional tensions. Diplomacy to end the Middle East war is struggling, and its effects are being felt through oil, gas and international shipping markets.

The story is still developing. Further official statements are expected as diplomats in the region react to the denial and to Iran’s warning to the UAE.