As military tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution through renewed negotiations while also preparing for the possibility of armed conflict.
On November 1, Anwar Gargash, the UAE President's diplomatic advisor, spoke at a conference in Manama, Bahrain, stating, "We hope for a diplomatic breakthrough."
Gargash emphasized, "Experiencing another war does not align with the interests of this region, but we are prepared for the worst-case scenarios as we have in the past."
Efforts by neighboring countries to mediate the resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran have continued recently. Qatar, acting as a mediator, recently sent a delegation to Iran to discuss the resumption of peace talks between the two nations. Iran has also maintained diplomatic contacts by sending an envoy to Qatar to facilitate indirect negotiations with the US aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
However, the military standoff between the two countries shows little sign of easing. President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of resuming military operations, stating that additional targets in Iran need to be addressed.
In response, the Iranian military warned that if US attacks resume, a new war could become prolonged. They also indicated a willingness to target US facilities and forces beyond the Middle East.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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