UAE prioritizes restraint after Iran alleges US strikes

Middle East outlets describe a war entering its third week, with Iran launching what they call “unhinged” attacks on Gulf states and oil infrastructure while the US and Israel hit back. Many Gulf voices push for Iran to be weakened “for good”, arguing that Tehran’s strikes and threats to Hormuz endanger their economies and citizens, even as leaders like those in the UAE stress restraint to avoid being dragged into a full‑scale regional war. This narrative expects heavier US involvement against Iran, more regional coordination, and rising pressure on Tehran at the UN and in Arab forums.

• •Iranian missile and drone attacks have hit Gulf states and oil facilities, causing regional alarm.
• •Gulf leaders are pressing the United States to ensure Iran can no longer threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
• •The UAE publicly emphasizes restraint and a measured response to avoid a wider regional conflict.
• •Arab League members have condemned Iran’s strikes as a grave miscalculation that harms regional security.
• •Regional commentators expect closer security cooperation between Gulf states, the US and European partners as the war continues.