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UAE warns rebuilding trust with Iran will take years

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC · How we work

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Gargash Urges Iran Trust

UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said rebuilding trust with Iran will take years.
He outlined a three-part approach: defend sovereignty, stay flexible, sustain economic development.
He said Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed at BRICS to start a new page.
He warned that Houthis’ control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait concerns everyone.
He asserted the UAE did not choose the war, defended itself, and urged political dialogue.

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Al Nahyan Meets Sharaa

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday.
The leaders discussed expanding cooperation across sectors to boost regional stability and growth.
Both leaders emphasized new economic and development projects for sustainable citizen benefits.
The dialogue highlighted a shared vision of deepening Arab integration via trade and investment.
The leaders reaffirmed commitment to open communication channels to address mutual challenges.

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Gargash Urges Iran Trust

UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said rebuilding trust with Iran will take years.
He outlined a three-part approach: defend sovereignty, stay flexible, sustain economic development.
He said Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed at BRICS to start a new page.
He warned that Houthis’ control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait concerns everyone.
He asserted the UAE did not choose the war, defended itself, and urged political dialogue.

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