Middle East Crisis: UAE Diplomat Calls for Diplomatic Efforts Over Military Solutions

Speaking at the Manama Dialogue, a security conference held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, Gargash said the year marked a turning point for the region and the world. Tensions have been high in the region since Iran targeted the Gulf on February 28 after joint US-Israeli strikes. Iran's warning to Trump: We will decide the response; UK Navy-Air Force declared. Terrorist organisation WijnapanGargash said political and diplomatic efforts must be prioritised to deal with the current crisis. Military solutions could further complicate the already complex situation and would not provide a quick way out of the crisis. However, he acknowledged that the US and Iranian positions are very different. The situation could worsen if differences between the two sides are not resolved. He said there is not another round of war in the interest of both the region and Iran, but the UAE and its neighbours are prepared for any potential tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas said Iran is re-opening talks with Qatar, which he said could lead to a dialogue.