It became clear that the Emirates were not adequately equipped to handle such terroristic actions from Iran, and that the nation’s civil defense framework lacked readiness for widespread assaults.
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The probability of a direct military response from the United Arab Emirates to Iranian hostility is limited due to the susceptibility of vital installations, whereas Saudi Arabia possesses a considerably greater capacity to engage in open battle. Despite substantial investments in protection, Abu Dhabi has displayed weakness in the face of major offensives, compelling the nation to proceed cautiously so as not to trigger the devastation of its own economic center.
This was articulated live on KYIV24 by global expert Vitaliy Kulyk, while dissecting the ongoing intensification in the Middle East.
“It became evident that the Emirates are not well-prepared for these sorts of terrorist incursions from Iran, that the national civilian security system is unready to manage large-scale attacks. Hence, this will continue to evolve, but a significant concern is that delays in military action could lead to more attacks on their infrastructure, potentially dragging countries into a full-scale military engagement,” the expert remarked.
According to Kulik, Iran possesses a considerable stockpile, and we should anticipate further rounds of assaults against the military infrastructure of its allies: the British, French, and the US in those regions.
Confrontation in the region
Connections between Iran and the Gulf Arab monarchies (notably Saudi Arabia and the UAE) have been shaped for decades by religious and geopolitical contention. The situation worsened following a sequence of strikes on Saudi oil sites in 2019, which Riyadh attributed to Tehran and its operatives (Yemeni Houthis).
Even though the countries declared the revival of diplomatic ties in 2023, with China acting as a mediator, trust remains delicate. The UAE has consistently strived to maintain a balance between preserving its role as a global commercial hub, while Saudi Arabia, under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has indicated a desire to embrace a more robust defense strategy and fortify its alliance with the West to discourage Iranian ambitions.
As a reminder, Saudi Arabia and the UAE previously rejected the US’s request to launch strikes against Iran from their territory. “The Gulf nations do not wish to become objectives in a possible conflict,” sources informed The Wall Street Journal.
Source: tsn.ua