Britain, France, and Germany initiated on 28/8/2025 steps to reinstate major UN sanctions on Iran, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program rise.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) is closely monitoring the European Troika (E3)’s decision and assessing its potential impact on regional stability.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of:
- MBZ’s assessment of the E3’s move to reimpose sanctions
- The broader objectives of the sanctions, as viewed by the UAE
- MBZ’s concerns regarding potential implications for regional stability and Iran’s anticipated response
- UAE’s diplomatic approach in response to the E3’s decision
- Outcome of UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon’s security deliberations with a senior U.S. official
The note also mentions the potential U.S. involvement in a full-scale regional conflict as perceived by MBZ.
