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At Manama, UAE urges diplomacy to avoid renewed confrontation with Iran

UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on 1 November 2026 that he hoped for a diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington. He also said his country was preparing for a deterioration in the situation.

AFP reports that Gargash argued another round of confrontation would not serve the region's interests. Arabic-language accounts also highlight his call to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post following the closing session, reported by Iran International, the adviser again prioritised political and diplomatic solutions. These statements describe the UAE's position; they announce neither a US-Iran agreement nor a return to normal maritime traffic.

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