UAE Diplomatic Adviser's Key Takeaways on US-Iran Tensions

Dr. Anwar Gargash, a UAE diplomatic adviser, shared that neither the US nor Iran wants a return to war, expecting negotiations to resume, though success isn't guaranteed. He noted the US uses economic pressure via the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's ship attacks hurt its image. Iran remains a long-term security threat to the Gulf, with the UAE intercepting hundreds of missiles and drones since February, resulting in casualties. He described Iran's leadership as 'disjointed,' despite their public unity claims. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/24/us-and-iran-do-not-want-to-return-to-war-uaes-dr-gargash-says/