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“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.

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[–] limonfiesta@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

If there's one tiny minuscule upside to all of the death and destruction, it's that the modern day free cities collectively known as the UAE are dying.

Good riddance. I hope it's painful.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)
[–] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Good to know someone else was concerned about that.