Mohammed bin Zayed's Counter-Revolution Under Pressure (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Iran fired nearly 3,000 missiles and drones at the UAE in spring 2026.
• MBZ is forced to reconsider his aggressive regional policy.
• Support for the RSF in Sudan despite war crimes accusations undermines UAE credibility.

"The article analyzes the geopolitical strategy of Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ), ruler of the United Arab Emirates. His project to establish a new regional order by combating political Islam and Iranian influence is being undermined by direct conflict with Iran and involvement in Sudan. Iranian attacks in spring 2026 with 3,000 missiles and drones on the UAE have impacted the economy and exposed the vulnerability of the Emirati model. MBZ, once a US ally and anti-Iran hawk, now seeks a balance to avoid total escalation."