ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday that Abu Dhabi will seek detailed clarifications on the terms of the newly agreed two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The statement comes hours after US President Donald Trump declared a conditional halt to American strikes on Iran provided Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for safe international shipping.
Regional observers note the UAE position reflects deep concerns over the durability of any agreement that fails to address Tehran’s broader destabilising activities.
The spokesperson emphasised that any lasting resolution must comprehensively tackle Iranian threats including its nuclear programme advanced military capabilities and extensive network of proxies across the region.
Analysts estimate Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile had surged beyond 60 percent purity levels in recent years raising fears of rapid breakout capability toward weapons-grade material.
During the six-week conflict that erupted in late February Iranian forces launched over 700 ballistic missiles and drones targeting Gulf states with the UAE absorbing the heaviest barrage.
Official UAE defence reports indicate 174 ballistic missiles 6 cruise missiles and 541 drones were directed at Emirati territory resulting in at least three foreign national deaths and 58 injuries.
Strikes damaged key infrastructure including Dubai International Airport Jebel Ali Port and civilian sites in Abu Dhabi Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah causing billions in estimated economic losses.
The UAE maintained it was not a party to the war yet exerted intensive diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation and protect regional stability.
Senior Emirati officials including presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash repeatedly called for binding security guarantees non-aggression commitments and full Iranian compensation for damages inflicted on Gulf civilian and vital facilities.
Gulf Cooperation Council members jointly warned that Iranian proxy actions through groups such as Hezbollah Houthis and Iraqi militias pose an existential threat to international order.
Iranian-backed attacks disrupted global energy flows with the Strait of Hormuz handling nearly 20 percent of world oil trade equivalent to 21 million barrels per day before the recent closure threats.
The ceasefire agreement conditions Iran to allow controlled passage of vessels coordinated by its armed forces for the two-week period while the United States suspends bombing operations.
Both sides have claimed victory with Washington asserting all military objectives were met and Tehran insisting the pause reflects its defensive resilience.
However the UAE stressed that partial measures remain insufficient without dismantling the root causes of instability.
The spokesperson highlighted that addressing Iranian threats requires verifiable curbs on nuclear enrichment ballistic missile development and proxy financing which have fuelled conflicts in Yemen Lebanon Syria and Iraq.
International shipping costs spiked dramatically during the hostilities with insurance premiums for Gulf routes rising over 300 percent and oil prices briefly surging above 120 dollars per barrel.
Dubai authorities responded with a 272 million dollar relief package to support businesses and families affected by the economic fallout.
The UAE position aligns with broader Gulf demands voiced at United Nations forums where member states accused Iran of seeking to destabilise the region through terror and expansionism.
Regional media reports from Abu Dhabi underscore that the UAE reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and expects firm international backing for reparations.
Iran has meanwhile outlined its own 10-point demands including lifting of sanctions release of frozen assets and compensation for reconstruction costs following US and Israeli strikes that targeted its nuclear and military sites.
Talks mediated by Pakistan are expected to begin in Islamabad as early as Friday yet the UAE insists any final deal must include explicit compensation mechanisms for losses suffered by non-combatant states.
The spokesperson reiterated that the UAE was never part of the military campaign but suffered direct aggression highlighting over 150 missiles and hundreds of drones that penetrated or were intercepted by advanced air defence systems.
Such figures illustrate the scale of the threat and the resilience required to safeguard critical infrastructure in one of the world’s busiest aviation and maritime hubs.
Experts tracking the conflict note that Iranian proxy networks continue to operate with Hezbollah retaining significant rocket arsenals and Houthis demonstrating reach into Red Sea shipping lanes.
Any ceasefire that ignores these elements risks merely pausing rather than resolving the cycle of violence that has claimed thousands of lives and disrupted global supply chains.
The UAE call for clarifications signals a proactive Gulf stance aimed at shaping negotiations toward durable security architecture rather than temporary truces.
As diplomats converge the coming days will test whether the agreement evolves into a comprehensive framework or merely delays renewed confrontation.
Regional analysts warn that without firm positions on compensation nuclear limits and proxy dismantlement the Middle East could face even more volatile escalation in the near future.
The statement from the UAE foreign ministry underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to peace through strength and accountability ensuring that aggressors bear the cost of their actions.