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diplomatic adviser, who also stated that a confrontational attitude toward Iran was not something Abu Dhabi supported.The UAE has been
attempting to strike a balance between superpower ally Washington, new friend Israel, and old rival Iran in order to minimize regional
tensions that could jeopardize the state's economic goals while also strengthening the Persian Gulf state's military capabilities,
Its minister for climate change was in Tehran earlier this week."Our conversation is ongoing ..
we are in the process of sending an ambassador to Tehran
All these areas of rebuilding bridges are ongoing," Anwar Gargash told reporters ahead of a visit to Paris by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
day after Biden suggested he was willing to use war as a "last resort" against Iran, as efforts to resurrect a 2015 nuclear agreement
between Tehran and international powers have stagnated.When asked about discussions of a Middle East NATO to counter Tehran, Gargash replied
it was a "theoretical" concept and that conflict was not an option for Abu Dhabi."We are open to cooperation, but not cooperation targeting
any other country in the region and I specifically mention Iran," he said
"The UAE is not going to be a party to any group of countries that sees confrontation as a direction, but we do have serious issues with
Iran with its regional politics."However, he stated that the UAE would be willing to participate in any effort to safeguard the country from
drones and missiles as long as it did not target a third country."We have an open eye
We are very clear if something is defending the UAE and its civilians, of course we are open to these ideas, but not to the idea of creating
