UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran war
The UAE has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging President Trump to avoid restarting military action against Iran. The Gulf states are concerned that renewed hostilities could destabilize their economies and lead to further conflict. Despite differing views on diplomatic approaches, their unified stance reflects a shared apprehension about the consequences of a US-Iran war.
- ▪The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are urging the US to prioritize negotiations with Iran instead of military action.
- ▪Leaders from these countries expressed concerns that renewed hostilities could plunge Gulf economies into chaos.
- ▪The UAE's recent push for diplomacy marks a shift from its previously more hawkish stance towards Iran.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 21:29:00 +0800 |
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UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar differ on the kind of diplomatic deal the US should pursue and how tough it should be with Iran.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 09:29 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 09:29 PMABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has made a more concerted push for an end to the Iran war in recent days, joining Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging US President Donald Trump to give negotiations a chance, according to several people familiar with the matter.The conversations were prompted by the countries’ fears that any retaliation from Tehran, if hostilities resume, will plunge Gulf economies into chaos, the people said.In separate calls with Mr Trump,…
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