Prominent Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, a well‑known billionaire, former diplomat, and influential voice in the Gulf, has published a powerful open letter addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump. In it, he strongly criticizes the recent military escalation involving Iran and questions the decision to involve the Gulf region in conflict.
Habtoor asks why the United States, under Trump’s leadership, has taken actions that he says have dragged the region into a war it did not choose. He challenges whether Trump acted alone or under external pressure, and whether the consequences for Gulf countries were properly weighed before military strikes.
He also highlights concerns about promises of peace and transparency, pointing to earlier peace initiatives and questioning where the funds pledged for stability have gone in light of recent events. Al Habtoor closes his letter by asserting that genuine leadership is shown through wisdom, respect, and efforts toward peace rather than decisions that escalate conflict.
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