Tehran was given a clear choice: step back or face consequences. It chose escalation through missiles, drones, threats, and violence. This is not the failure of diplomacy. It is diplomacy’s verdict.
The UAE has shown the kind of leadership the region needs now, combining firmness with calm, courage with discipline.
Iran’s threats extend far beyond the Gulf. They endanger Israel, global trade, freedom of navigation, and international stability.
Deterrence must now be restored through pressure, isolation, and decisive action. The test is over.
Iran gave its answer. Now the world must give its own.
