Anwar Gargash

Dr Anwar Gargash welcomes the US-brokered Lebanon-Israel framework agreement as a step towards Lebanon's sovereignty.

Oil prices rose nearly 5-10% weekly as Iran-U.S. tensions persisted, with Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and threatening retaliation while Washington considered renewed military strikes, disrupting approximately one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies.

The UAE emerges stronger and more confident after US-Iran understanding, says Gargash, citing diplomatic efforts.

Egypt navigates conflicting pressures by publicly condemning Iranian attacks while attempting mediation, risking Gulf ally tensions as Suez Canal revenues fell 38% and economic recovery stalls amid regional war escalation.

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz

Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats after attacks on civilian facilities, escalating diplomatic response.

An Indian national was killed and 63 others wounded in an Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait International Airport, prompting air traffic suspension and Gulf condemnation of the regional escalation.

Anwar Gargash pays tribute to former Yemeni president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi after his death.

Iran Is Tightening Its Grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Israel's Air Force struck Hezbollah underground weapons facilities in Lebanon while Pakistan and Qatar intensified diplomatic mediation efforts to prevent US-Iran ceasefire collapse, amid Trump administration pressure on NATO allies over Middle East operations.

Defying The US, Iran Is Cementing Its Control Over The Strait Of Hormuz

Senior UAE Official To RFE/RL: Restart Of Iran War Would Be 'Catastrophic'

An Iranian parliamentary official said lawmakers would approve a bounty proposal against Trump following legal procedures, while an 84-day internet blackout and 73% inflation crisis force Iranians to buy groceries in installments.

The UAE exited OPEC after three years of consideration on May 1, believing the hydrocarbon era is ending and seeking to maximize oil revenues by raising production from 3.5 million to 5 million barrels daily by 2027, potentially weakening OPEC's future market control.

The UAE is constructing anti-drone defenses around oil storage facilities, which represent 43 percent of its GDP and exports, responding to repeated Iranian UAV attacks amid regional tensions involving the US and Israel.

Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz, expanding its military zone.

UAE advisor Anwar Gargash discusses Iran war and Europe-Gulf cooperation.

The UAE reaffirms its commitment to diplomacy and Gulf security after a call with Iran.

Allies fear the US is acting erratically, causing hardship and uncertainty, with no alternative to its military and economic might.

UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash stated the Emirates opposes war and champions peace while defending sovereignty, as anticipated U.S.-Iran agreement discussions offer hope for resolving regional tensions and instability.

Oil prices rose toward weekly gains as the Iran-U.S. conflict persisted, with Brent crude up 5.2% weekly and WTI up 10.5%, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.

The UAE conducted unconfirmed airstrikes on Iranian oil refineries during regional conflict, asserting military autonomy and positioning itself as a leading regional power through enhanced Israeli ties and OPEC withdrawal.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck Kuwait International Airport on June 2-3, 2026, killing at least one person and wounding dozens, escalating regional tensions and prompting Gulf states to call for unified defense against Iranian aggression and threats to critical energy infrastructure.

Iran and the US traded drone and missile strikes across the Gulf, with a drone attack on Kuwait's airport wounding several people and forcing temporary closure, escalating tensions amid fragile regional ceasefire efforts.

The UAE was built on strong foundations, enabling it to overcome challenges with wise leadership and unity.

UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged Trump against renewed Iran strikes, warning that escalation risks economic devastation and security threats after February-April conflicts killed civilians and disrupted global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE exited OPEC and OPEC+ in May after nearly six decades, seeking to maximize oil revenue by expanding production capacity to five million barrels daily by 2027, while positioning itself across fossil fuel earnings and clean energy investments amid the "autumn of the hydrocarbon age."

UAE Condemns Iran for Expanding the Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Fujairah Port

Senior UAE Official To RFE/RL: Restart Of Iran War Would Be 'Catastrophic'

Iran-backed militias attacked the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant Sunday, forcing backup activation, signaling Iran's warning to Gulf states amid fragile US-Iran peace negotiations and demonstrating Tehran's regional military strategy through Iraqi proxies.

The UAE warns that further US-Iran conflict will complicate regional tensions.

Iran's navy coordinated passage of at least thirty-five vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, amid tensions over potential transit fees and broader U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track

Saudi Arabia destroyed three Iraqi drones that infiltrated its airspace Sunday, prompting defense threats as regional tensions escalate amid ongoing Iran-US hostilities and separate attacks on UAE nuclear infrastructure.

UAE and US strengthen strategic partnership after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit.

The UAE exited OPEC and OPEC+ on Tuesday, signaling a strategic break from Saudi Arabia's oil governance as regional tensions over quotas, Yemen, Sudan conflicts, and Iran threats reshape Gulf power dynamics and autonomy.

The UAE commits to safeguarding Arabian Gulf security and stability as a foundation for shared prosperity.

Gulf Hostilities Spike As Iran, US Launch Attacks

Iran attacked Kuwait's airport and US military targets, injuring over 60 people, while US forces struck Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic ceasefire efforts stalled despite tentative progress on a broader war-ending agreement.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting coordinated condemnation from Gulf Cooperation Council states and Arab nations who warned Tehran's actions threaten regional security and stability.

Iran and the United States exchanged strikes in the Persian Gulf after Iranian drones damaged Kuwait's airport and killed one person, escalating tensions and straining fragile ceasefire negotiations as both nations contest regional control.

UAE Diplomatic Advisor Gargash stated at Prague's GLOBSEC Forum that the UAE's regional positions receive strong international respect, while warning that US-Iran conflict would destabilize the region and cautioning Iran against overestimating leverage in negotiations.

Secretary of State Rubio warned that Iran's scheme to establish a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz with Oman's alleged participation threatens global maritime freedom, cautioning it would set a dangerous precedent for other nations worldwide.

The UAE exited OPEC after nearly 60 years on May 1, seeking production freedom to maximize oil revenues before global energy transitions accelerate, weakening OPEC's unified stance amid regional supply uncertainties.

Qatar deployed mediators to Tehran, signaling that negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are approaching a critical phase, potentially resolving regional tensions over this vital global shipping route.

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,466.26 points Friday as lower oil prices and cautious US-Iran peace negotiations bolstered investor sentiment, though UK borrowing exceeded forecasts and retail sales disappointed.

UAE Diplomatic Advisor Gargash assessed US-Iran Hormuz negotiations at fifty-fifty odds, warned Iran's nuclear program became the UAE's top concern after experiencing drone attacks, and stressed any deal must address root conflict causes to prevent future regional escalation.

The United States and Iran reached a draft ceasefire agreement excluding nuclear and missile discussions but including sanctions relief and Persian Gulf navigation guarantees, though disputes persist over uranium enrichment and strait tolls.

Iran and Oman are negotiating a permanent toll collection system for the Hormuz Strait, where 26 vessels recently transited despite shipping concerns, with the mechanism designed to ensure transparency while requiring users to contribute to security and management costs in this critical waterway handling over 20 percent of global oil.

Iranian bullying has shattered Gulf trust, attempts to redraw regional reality will fail, says UAE's Anwar Gargash.