War: ‘Ceasefire won’t be enough’ – UAE vows tougher action against Iran

World News War: ‘Ceasefire won’t be enough’ – UAE vows tougher action against Iran Published on March 28, 2026 By John Owen Nwachukwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has committed to implementing stricter measures against Iran. This decision comes as Iran continues to involve the Gulf nations in its conflict with the United States and Israel. On Saturday, fire incidents occurred near the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, KEZAD, triggered by debris from the interception of a ballistic missile, as reported by the country’s authorities. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The UAE has stated that it is adopting a firmer stance towards Tehran after being drawn into the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. According to Yousef Al Otaiba, the Emirati ambassador to the US, as cited by the Wall Street Journal, “A simple ceasefire won’t be enough.” He emphasized the need for a “definitive resolution that addresses the full spectrum of threats posed by Iran: its nuclear capabilities, missiles, drones, terror proxies, and blockades of international maritime routes.” In a related incident, at least 12 American soldiers sustained injuries during an Iranian attack on a US base in Saudi Arabia, with two of them reported to be in serious condition, according to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Iran has continued its retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations, which it accuses of facilitating US military actions against it. The assault on the Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia involved at least one missile and multiple drones. The soldiers were inside a building at the base when it was hit, as reported by the Journal. Additionally, several aerial refueling aircraft reportedly sustained damage during the attack. Saudi Arabia has previously intercepted numerous missiles launched in the vicinity of the base. The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has vowed to take a tougher action against Iran. This was as Iran continues to drag the Gulf nations in the war with US and Israel. There were fire incidents near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, or KEZAD, on Saturday started by debris falling from the interception of a ballistic missile, according to the country’s authorities. The United Arab Emirates said it is taking a tougher line against Tehran after being dragged into the conflict between Iran, and the US and Israel. “A simple ceasefire won’t be enough,” according to the Emirati ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba as quoted by Wall Street Journal. “We need a conclusive outcome that addresses Iran’s full range of threats: nuclear capabilities, missiles, drones, terror proxies and blockades of international sea lanes.” Meanwhile, at least 12 American soldiers were injured in an Iranian attack on US base in Saudi Arabia. Two of them were hurt seriously, according to New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Iran has kept up retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations it accuses of serving as a launchpad for US strikes on it. The attack on the Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia included at least one missile and several drones. The soldiers were inside a building at the base when it was struck, the Journal reported. Several aerial refuelling planes also reportedly suffered damage in the attack. Saudi Arabia has previously intercepted several missiles fired near the base. Don't Miss War: US surprised Iran can launch missile 2,700 miles – Trump You may like War: US surprised Iran can launch missile 2,700 miles – Trump US offers $10 million as Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director’s emails US reveals how long war with Iran would last War: Iran support group hacks FBI boss’ account Super Eagles defeat Iran 2-1 in international friendly Chinese container ships turn back from Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s assurances

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