This is the most dangerous phase of war in Iran, the conflict could last longer, says a United Arab Emirates official

The most dangerous phase of war in Iran is expected to end soon, even if the war itself lasts longer, a United Arab Emirates official told CNN, warning that it may take decades to rebuild confidence between Tehran and the Arab states that have hit them.

At the end of the day, this war will end, and in my opinion... its danger will end sooner than later. But the formal outcome of the war could take a little more time”, the official said.

The relationship between Iran and the Arab Gulf states he has struck will normalise at the end of “because, at the end of the day, you are neighboring. But (war) creates a huge gap of confidence that, in my opinion, will last for decades”.

The official added that any new agreement negotiated with Iran would have to address its missile programme. “Racckets are now in the spotlight, because they are no longer viewed as self-defense”.

The United Arab Emirates, a regional business and tourism centre that is highly dependent on foreign employees, have been among the most hit by about a dozen countries that have reportedly been attacked by Iranian projects.

What we've seen is something we didn't expect. Time has shown that we were prepared for this, but we certainly did not expect it. We did not think Iran would really jeopardise relations with all its neighbours”, the official said.

The official said France is helping patrol the country's airspace and break up missiles and drones, and added that the country has been prepared for a long-time <x0 emergency” and has sufficient food reserves.