Gargash: Political solution needs guarantees against repeat Iranian attacks

The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, Anwar Gargash, said on Sunday any political solution to Iranian attacks on Gulf countries must include firm guarantees to prevent further aggression.

In a post on social media, he said such a framework should uphold the principle of non-aggression and include reparations for damage caused to civilian infrastructure and facilities.

He added that Iran had misled neighbouring countries about its intentions ahead of the conflict, despite what he described as efforts to avoid escalation.

The adviser said these factors underline the need for a comprehensive political approach to address what he called a growing threat to regional security.

لا بد لأي حل سياسي يعالج العدوان الإيراني على دول الخليج العربي أن يشمل ضمانات واضحة تمنع تكرار الاعتداء مستقبلاً، وأن يكرّس مبدأ عدم الاعتداء، ويعتمد التعويضات الإيرانية عن استهداف المنشآت المدنية والحيوية والمدنيين.

لقد خدعت إيران جيرانها قبل الحرب بشأن نواياها، وكشفت عن…

— د. أنور قرقاش (@AnwarGargash) March 29, 2026

The comments follow a post on Saturday, where Gargash underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region, and said some media coverage had misrepresented the country's position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.

He said the country had faced “weeks” of what he described as Iranian aggression targeting infrastructure and threatening civilian lives.

The UAE had responded with “steadfastness and efficiency”, he said, stressing that defending the country’s autonomy was both “an honour and a responsibility”.

Gargash also underlined the need for a longer-term diplomatic approach, saying a political solution was essential to ensure lasting stability in the region.

He warned against what he described as temporary measures that could risk prolonging instability for decades.

ذهبت بعض الصحافة بعيدًا في قراءة مواقف الإمارات، ولا بد من وضعها في سياقها الصحيح. نتعرض لعدوان إيراني غاشم منذ أسابيع يستهدف كياننا وبنيتنا الحيوية ويهدد حياة المدنيين، وهو ما نتصدى له بثبات وكفاءة، فالدفاع عن السيادة والوطن شرف ومسؤولية.

ومع ذلك نؤكد قناعتنا بأن الحل السياسي…

— د. أنور قرقاش (@AnwarGargash) March 28, 2026