Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, head of the Defense, State and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, told Fox News that he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between Washington and Tehran, despite concerns about the possibility of renewed military conflict in the Middle East. Al-Naimi attributed this optimism to the progress achieved in recent days mediated by Qatar. He added: "We see signs of progress" and expressed hope that the two sides could "reach a point where they begin to build trust and interact in a way that prevents the occurrence of war and finds a political solution." This Emirati source added: "I'm a little optimistic, but I don't rule out the possibility of another option as well." Al-Naimi said: "We plan for the worst and hope for the best result. We always promise that we are ready to face all challenges and threats."

Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, head of the Defense, State and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, told Fox News that he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between Washington and Tehran, despite concerns about the possibility of renewed military conflict in the Middle East. Al-Naimi attributed this optimism to the progress achieved in recent days mediated by Qatar. He added: "We see signs of progress" and expressed hope that the two sides could "reach a point where they begin to build trust and interact in a way that prevents the occurrence of war and finds a political solution." This Emirati source added: "I'm a little optimistic, but I don't rule out the possibility of another option as well." Al-Naimi said: "We plan for the worst and hope for the best result. We always promise that we are ready to face all challenges and threats."