Senior UAE official says Gulf faces 'prolonged uncertainty' with no settlement to Iran war
Senior UAE official says Gulf faces 'prolonged uncertainty' with no settlement to Iran war Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/09/2026 - 16:42 Anwar Gargash said the region could face the consequences of a war with no clear winner and no political settlement Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, speaks at the Hili Forum 2026 in Abu Dhabi, on 7 September 2026 (Fadel Senna/AFP)…
Senior UAE official Anwar Gargash has cautioned that the Gulf region may endure an extended period of uncertainty with no resolution in sight to the conflict with Iran. At the Hili Forum 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Gargash stated that neither a decisive outcome nor a stable regional order can be assumed. The United States and Iran are unable to reach a political settlement, leaving the Gulf nations in a state of limbo.
Gargash noted that the US is imposing a blockade on Iranian shipping while Iran retaliates by attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is facing repeated strikes from the Houthis, an Iran-aligned group in Yemen. The absence of a clear winner and a political resolution could present significant challenges for the Gulf states seeking to attract foreign investment and restore energy exports to pre-war levels.
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