UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report

UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 17:10 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed lobbied Gulf leaders to coordinate an attack on Iran UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan meeting with a US Republican senator at Qasr al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, on 18 February 2026 (Abdullah al-Neyadi/UAE presidential court/AFP) Off The UAE made a failed bid to convince Saudi Arabia and Qatar to launch a joint military response to Iran’s attacks on the Gulf, Bloomberg reported on Friday. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed held a series of calls with Gulf leaders, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, shortly after the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Tehran responded by launching thousands of missiles and drones at the Gulf states.