US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 2, 2026)
The US-Iran war entered its 187th day on Wednesday with fresh strikes on Kuwait, renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, and continued disruption to UAE flight schedules, keeping Gulf residents on alert as the region's aviation and shipping sectors absorb rolling shocks from the conflict. Kuwaiti firefighters were working Wednesday to contain a blaze after a drone attack, the latest in a…
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the United States and Iran to cease their recent military strikes and return to diplomatic negotiations. He expressed concern that the recent exchange of strikes has spread beyond the immediate parties and could potentially escalate into a larger conflict across the Middle East. Anwar stressed that the country with the most influence in the region has a responsibility to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation.
The prime minister emphasized that the sovereignty of other nations must not be disregarded and that no military objective should justify endangering civilians caught in the conflict. He warned against economic measures that could harm civilians and hinder diplomatic efforts, stating that such actions may exacerbate the situation rather than resolve it.
Anwar urged the United States and Iran to immediately halt their aggressive actions and return to diplomacy, urging them to adhere to the agreements reached in June. He reiterated that the only way to resolve the conflict is through political and diplomatic means, and warned that the world cannot afford to suffer the consequences of a wider regional war.
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