UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump against Iran warurging Trump against Iran war
The United Arab Emirates has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging US President Donald Trump not to restart the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter and regional officials speaking on May 22.
The Gulf states are pressing for negotiations and a political solution instead, saying another round of fighting could spread instability across the region and threaten wider security and economic interests.
Gulf States
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar frame de-escalation as the safer path and say diplomacy should be given time to work. They argue that any deal must address their own security concerns as well as Iran's and broader international issues.
UAE Official
A senior UAE official described a renewed war as catastrophic and said the priority is a political solution. The official said such an approach should take into account the core concerns of Iran, neighboring states and the wider international community.
Qatar and Mediation Backers
Qatar has kept supporting mediation efforts, including ones linked to Pakistan, and says de-escalation is needed for the sake of the region and its people. That position reflects Doha's long-standing role as a channel for talks in regional crises.
- Abu Dhabi is the UAE's capital and its main seat of federal power.
- Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas.
- The Gulf Arab monarchies sit close to the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global oil shipments.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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