Major UAE businessman criticizes Trump over threat of war with Iran
Halaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, chairman of Al Habtoor Group, a significant player in the United Arab Emirates economy, sharply condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for the threat of war with Iran, highlighting the destructive impact on businesses and income loss.
Al Habtoor urged Washington to consider the collateral damage such an attack on Iran would inflict on American allies in the Middle East. He also questioned whether the decision to strike Iran was made by Trump independently or under pressure from Israeli interests. The businessman directly asked the U.S. president about the legitimacy of this dangerous move, noting that Gulf countries and Arab states were put at risk without their consent. Al Habtoor stated he would not publicly criticize the American leader without the backing of the Nahyan royal family.
This statement reflects the views of influential regional business circles and may indicate rising tensions regarding the U.S. policy in the Middle East. Future U.S. actions toward Iran will be closely monitored with regard to regional partners’ perspectives.
