Senior UAE official says Gulf faces 'prolonged uncertainty' with no settlement to Iran war

Middle East Eye • 11/9/2026 – 11/10/2026

Summary

A senior UAE official, Anwar Gargash, warned that the Gulf region faces a "long period of uncertainty" due to the lack of a political settlement between the US and Iran regarding their ongoing conflict. Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, made these comments at a forum in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing that neither a decisive resolution nor stable regional order can be assumed. His remarks come amid speculation about potential US military action against Iran following the recent midterm election results.

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