Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates, said on Monday, November 9, at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Dialogue, that it seems difficult for the United States and Iran to reach a comprehensive political agreement to end the war, and that the region should prepare for a "long period of uncertainty."
Gargash said that the consequences of the war may last a long time and the UAE should invest in defense capabilities, maintain a reliable deterrent and strengthen international security partners.
He also said that the extension of the period of uncertainty in the region requires continued diplomatic interaction of the United Arab Emirates with Iran and other regional and international partners.
Gergash said the United Arab Emirates has opposed America's war with Iran since the beginning. He also said the war showed the importance of the UAE's security and defense cooperation with Washington and thanked France, Israel, Greece, Egypt and India for their "support and solidarity" against Iran's attacks.