# UAE refuses to be ‘held hostage’ by Iran war, pushes for security self-reliance

https://mins.news/en/item/48533

- TRT World, 2026-09-07 14:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/1c223fae2b1c

> The UAE says it will not be ‘held hostage’ by the war involving Iran and is pressing for greater security self-reliance. The issue was discussed at the Hili Forum 2026.

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