Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, emphasized at a geopolitical conference in Abu Dhabi that the region may face a prolonged period of uncertainty. He stated that achieving a comprehensive political agreement between the United States and Iran to end a war that has lasted more than eight months seems difficult.
Gargash's Predictions About Uncertainty in the Middle East
Gargash said at the conference: "We must prepare for a long period of uncertainty, a period in which not only is a decisive solution not achieved, but a stable regional order is also not foreseeable." These remarks reflect the deep concerns of the UAE regarding recent developments in the Middle East and their negative impacts on regional security.
The Need to Strengthen Defense Capabilities and International Cooperation
Gargash also pointed out that the consequences of the US-Iran war may continue for a long time, necessitating the UAE's investment in defense capabilities and strengthening security cooperation with international partners. He highlighted the importance of the UAE's defense and security cooperation with the United States and thanked countries such as France, Israel, Greece, Egypt, and India for their support and solidarity.
Furthermore, Gargash stated that some countries have played a role in defending the UAE against Iranian attacks this year. He also noted that the UAE must prepare for the worst-case scenarios and, in this regard, continue sustainable diplomacy with Iran and other regional and international partners.
In his speech in Manama on November 1, he also addressed these issues and expressed concern that the United States might soon attack Iran, and in response to these attacks, Tehran might target Gulf countries.
In this context, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday that he believes achieving diplomatic progress to end the war in the near future is unlikely. Gargash emphasized the necessity of sustainable diplomatic engagement during this long-term uncertainty and added that some of these interactions may inevitably have a commercial aspect.
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