“We used our oil wealth to build an economic powerhouse. They used their wealth for nuclear programs that are nefarious, for missiles, drones, proxies, etc.,” she told host Jonathan Karl. “So whereas we tried to become and have become an international, global, responsible player, they are a pariah state. And they wanted to break that model, but they underestimated our resolve.”
The UAE has faced a barrage of attacks from Iran since the U.S. and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran in late February. While the Gulf state — like many of its neighbors — initially opposed the war, it has since shifted its tone as it considers how to avoid the breakout of a larger regional war.
So having weapons somewhere seemingly justifies targeting UAE civilian infrastructure to you. So is the US also allowed to hit Iranian civilian infrastructure, since there are Iranian weapons somewhere in Iran?
When the Iranians struck refineries and the Dubai airport, I doubt they did it because they thought there was a weapon hidden there. This is simply punishment on the UAE for aligning itself with America. When they hurt the economy of the UAE, this eventually leads to hurting the American economy.
I’m not saying that this is justified, but it is what they’re doing.