The UAE signals it wants diplomatic progress with Iran while preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict. At a security conference in Bahrain, diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash says Gulf states seek a way to avert another escalation but remain ready for worst-case scenarios.
The coverage links the UAE’s stance to current regional efforts involving Iran and the United States. One outlet highlights that Iran has sent envoys to the UAE as part of indirect negotiations aimed at ending the war, while others focus on Gargash’s message that diplomacy is preferable and another round of fighting would not serve the region.
Across reports, the key common theme is the UAE’s dual track: hope for negotiation breakthroughs alongside contingency planning if talks fail. The outlets differ mainly in what they foreground—summit messaging versus the existence of Iran–UAE consultations tied to indirect US talks.
