BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 8. The UAE has declared
victory in the war in the Middle East, along with the U.S. and
Iran, Anwar Gargash, Advisor to the President of the UAE, said on
the social network, Trend reports.
"The UAE has truly won the war we tried to prevent. We have
shown perseverance through heroic national defense; this defense
has protected our sovereignty, dignity, and achievements from
treacherous attacks. Today, we are moving forward to manage a
complex regional agenda, with greater influence, a deeper
understanding of the situation, and the ability to shape the
future. Our strength, endurance, and steadfastness have only
strengthened the UAE's model of recovery," he noted.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military
operations against Iran, striking major cities, including Tehran.
The White House cited missile and nuclear threats originating from
the Islamic Republic as justification for the attacks. The strikes
reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
along with several other senior officials. In response, Iran’s
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale
retaliatory operation against Israel and targeted U.S. facilities
across Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, Saudi
Arabia, and Syria using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and
drones.
The conflict has placed the region’s energy infrastructure and
maritime shipping under serious threat. Due to security tensions in
the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have risen
significantly.
On April 7, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire of
about two weeks to prevent military escalation and allow for
negotiations. The agreement was reportedly brokered by Pakistan.
One of the key points is Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of
Hormuz to global shipping, while the sides halt attacks and prepare
for talks.
