UAE presidential adviser Gargash says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild
The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president told a session in Dubai that relations with Tehran must continue, but that confidence broken by the attacks on the Gulf will take years to restore.
UAE diplomatic adviser Dr Anwar Gargash stated on Thursday that it will take years to rebuild trust between the United Arab Emirates and Iran following recent attacks. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Gargash emphasized that relations with Tehran must continue due to their geographical proximity, but acknowledged that rebuilding trust will be a lengthy process.
The UAE aims to maintain its economic development during the crisis, citing the president's successful visit to Germany. Gargash differentiated between relations and trust, stating that the former is necessary while the latter will take considerable time to restore. Iran's use of proxy militias in the region was also criticized, as it keeps Iran close to aggression and complicates the situation.
The UAE has not taken any financial or political measures against Iran, only defending itself. The meeting between Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at BRICS resulted in an agreement to start a new page and look to the future, with differences still remaining. Gargash emphasized that the UAE is not an easy target and that Iran's control over the Bab el-Mandeb strait is a concern for everyone, not just a regional issue.
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