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UAE official warns of Iran as superpower

UAE adviser Anwar Gargash says the Gulf is split between hawks who see Iran as a danger and doves who believe in containment.

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Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE's President, has outlined the persistent strategic debate within the Gulf Cooperation Council regarding Iran. He states the region is divided between 'hawks' who view Iran as a direct source of danger and 'doves' who argue for a policy of containment, emphasizing that Iran is a permanent neighbor. This internal debate reflects the complex security calculations of Gulf states as regional tensions remain high. Gargash's comments provide insight into the differing perspectives shaping the GCC's response to Iran's regional activities.
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Incoming message provides the direct quote from Gargash, adding specificity to his warning.

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Gargash elaborated on the internal Gulf debate, specifying the hawkish view sees Iran as a 'source of danger' while the dovish view argues for containment because 'it is a neighbor'.

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