Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region

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A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about U.S.-Iran nuclear talks through Qatari mediation but won't rule out war.

Reporting from Dubai, Fox News Digital examines how the UAE is balancing hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough with preparations for escalation, as Emirati officials and experts warn of Iran's threats to regional security and the global economy.

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 over the past days, even as fears of renewed military confrontation continue to grip the Middle East.

"We see some progress. … We hope that both sides will be able to reach a point where they will start building trust and engaging in a way to avoid the war, to find a political solution. … I am a little bit optimistic, but I don't exclude the other option," Dr.

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