8 hours agoTop Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war persists DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing progress through Qatari mediation in recent days, even as fears of a new military confrontation continue to grip the Middle East. war, to find a political solution… I am a bit optimistic, but I do not exclude the other option,” Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the Defense, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the UAE Federal National Council, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. His comments came as Reuters reported on November 5 that Iran had submitted a new nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar. However, Tehran continued to insist that the United States meet seven conditions before negotiations could continue, including the easing sanctions and ending the US naval blockade. President Donald Trump has not ruled out further military operations, while Iran has threatened broader retaliation if fighting resumes. For the United Arab Emirates, which suffered thousands of Iranian missile and drone attacks earlier this year, the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough offers hope. But its leaders are making clear that hope cannot replace preparation. We hope for the best… We always make sure we are ready to face any challenge or threat,” Al Nuaimi said. That combination of optimism and caution was evident during Fox News Digital’s reporting trip through the Emirates, where daily life seemed remarkably normal despite the uncertainty surrounding the country. Arabic songs and Western pop hits. This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Efrat Lachter.
