More than 90% of Iran’s targets were civilian infrastructure

In the first 40 days of the United States and Israel’s war with Iran, the country was hit by more than 2,800 missiles and drones, the United Arab Emirates’ minister of state said on Sunday, adding that more than 90% of the targets were civilian infrastructure.

Iran is trying to destroy the UAE’s “model of prosperity and tolerance,” Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s minister of state for international cooperation, said during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” program on Sunday morning.

“We used our oil wealth to build an economic powerhouse. They used their wealth to build nefarious nuclear programs, missiles, drones, proxies, etc.,” he told host Jonathan Karl. “So while we are trying and trying to be an international, global, responsible player, they are a pariah state. And they wanted to break that model, but they underestimated our resolve.”

UAE faced a barrage of attack Attacks from Iran have continued since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran in late February. Although the Gulf country – like many of its neighbors – initially opposed the war, it has since changed its attitude towards it. how to prevent breakout a larger regional war

Asked whether he agreed with President Donald Trump’s assessment that there is regime change in Iran, Al Hashimy expressed doubts that Iran’s leadership has changed in a meaningful way.

“I know that personalities change. You have different characters that are available now,” he said, “But how has that changed the character of the Revolutionary Guard? That remains to be seen; it still doesn’t look very promising at the moment.”

Trump on Sunday morning will restart peace talks He met with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Monday after the first round of talks failed to produce meaningful progress. Trump had initially told Karl that Vice President J.D. Vance would not participate in the second round of talks, but the White House later turned down his request.

President before threatened to destroy Iranian civil infrastructure and Destroying “an entire civilization” Iran’s failure to agree to open the Strait of Hormuz would lead to harsh accusations from Democrats and human rights experts. Speaking to Karl on Sunday morning, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz insisted “all options are on the table”.

Asked if he had concerns about Trump’s threats, Al Hashimy said the UAE believed “maximum pressure” was necessary to move forward while warning against civilian attacks.

“Ultimately, we do not want to harm the Iranian people. This is very important to point out. But at the same time, it is the Revolutionary Guard that has taken a military stance and posture not only against the United States and Israel, but also against the neighborhood in which they operate through the Gulf countries.”