Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) expressed his concerns during a meeting with senior Emirati officials about the repercussions of the ongoing Gaza War on the situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions.
MBZ is said to have urged U.S. President Joe Biden to increase intervention to pursue a political solution in Gaza.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The reason behind MBZ’s concerns
- His views concerning the Biden administration’s approach towards the Gaza War
- His plan for relations with the U.S. in light of the regional tensions
- His stance on participating in military activities in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
The note also highlights the positions of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah, and the UAE Ambassador to Washington Yousef Al-Otaiba on the relations with the U.S. amid the current regional developments.