UAE Presidential Advisor Dr. Anwar Gargash launched a sharp rhetorical strike against Iran, branding its regional behavior as decades-long bullying.
Gargash, the senior diplomatic advisor to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, remains one of the most influential figures in Emirati politics today.
In a recent statement published on the X platform, the veteran diplomat reviewed the turbulent history of Iranian regime policy toward its neighborhood.
Gargash declared that the Iranian regime bullying has become an unfortunate, permanent fixture of the political and security scene across the volatile Arabian Gulf.
The high-ranking advisor noted that credibility has been entirely lost between Tehran's aggressive rhetoric and its hollow statements of regional friendship.
"Attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz or infringe on the UAE's maritime sovereignty are nothing but confusing dreams," Gargash asserted online.
The statement highlights long-standing tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tehran over maritime borders, trade security and ownership of three strategically vital Gulf islands.
Analysts view his public commentary as a deliberate signal of the UAE's firm stance against foreign interference in its sovereign waters.
Gargash routinely uses social media to articulate the UAE's foreign policy priorities and to counter security threats facing the energy-rich region.
His latest remarks underscore the deep skepticism Arab Gulf states maintain regarding Iran's diplomatic overtures amidst ongoing regional proxy conflicts.
As a close confidant to the UAE president, Gargash's sharp words reflect the official, unyielding defense posture of the Emirati leadership.
The strategic warning signals Abu Dhabi's readiness to defend its critical economic interests and vital shipping lanes against any foreign escalation.
![Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash (R) interacts with Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) during the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. [Fadel Senna/AFP]](/ssc/images/2026/05/29/56302-_145__anwar_gargash-600_384.webp)