UAE adviser warns of renewed conflict and urges Gulf unity with Saudi Arabia

UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said Sunday that Gulf security is interconnected and warned of potential renewed conflict, stating that trust in Iran has been shaken following its attacks on neighbors. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, Gargash expressed hope for avoiding new confrontations and urged political solutions, including restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-February 28, 2026 status. He emphasized readiness for worst-case scenarios while noting military solutions are not viable. Gargash described UAE-Saudi ties as deeply strategic, affirming solidarity against attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure. He called for rebuilding Gulf collective trust and establishing a new relationship with Iran, though acknowledging that rebuilding confidence in Tehran will take considerable time.