UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash says the country values messages of solidarity from Gulf, Arab, and international communities condemning the “treacherous Iranian attack.”

UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash publicly acknowledged international and regional support for the UAE in response to an Iranian attack, reinforcing diplomatic alignment among Gulf and Arab states. The condemnation intensifies geopolitical risk in the Persian Gulf, with market focus shifting to potential retaliatory actions or heightened military presence that could disrupt energy supply routes. This escalation pressures oil prices upward due to supply disruption risks, particularly affecting Brent crude and shipping premiums in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian assets, including its currency and equity markets, face renewed external pressure amid fears of broader regional conflict. Traders will watch for any official response from Iran’s foreign ministry or military, as well as upcoming tanker traffic data through key chokepoints, for signs of operational disruption.

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