Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The National 25.06.2026

UAE presidential adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash issued a strong warning that aggression cannot impose new geopolitical realities on Gulf states, specifically regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The statement followed Iran's retaliatory drone and missile strikes targeting all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in response to US and Israeli military operations. The attacks effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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