"The comments by Mike Huckabee underline the growing defense relationship between Israel and the UAE, countries long suspicious of Iran, as a shaky ceasefire still holds in the Iran war. However, the narrow Strait of Hormuz remains in Tehran's chokehold and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran appear at a standstill for the moment raising the risk of the conflict breaking out again."
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to help operate them during the Iran war, according to the U.S. ambassador. The remarks point to a growing defense relationship between Israel and the UAE, both concerned about Iran. A ceasefire remains in place, but the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable to Iranian pressure, and U.S.-Iran negotiations appear stalled. The UAE recognized Israel diplomatically in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords. Huckabee expressed optimism that more regional countries will join the accords. Some Arab states remain angered by Israel’s military campaigns after the 2023 Hamas attack, including actions across Gaza and against Iran-aligned forces in the wider Middle East.
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