Anwar Gargash, the UAE presidential foreign policy adviser, warned on Monday
that the Middle East could face prolonged uncertainty. He said a comprehensive
political settlement between the US and Iran to end the more-than-eight-month
conflict appears unlikely and urged preparation for long-term instability rather
than assuming a decisive resolution or a return to a stable regional order.
Gargash added the consequences of the US‑Iran war "may be long-lasting" and
called on the UAE to increase investment in defensive capabilities, maintain a
credible deterrent and strengthen international security partnerships.
