RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Intelligence Committee Trip to the UAE and Asia with Clear Message: End Iran’s Threats, Strengthen American Alliances

Resources / Press Share on RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Intelligence Committee Trip to the UAE and Asia with Clear Message: End Iran’s Threats, Strengthen American Alliances Congressman Discusses Stopping Nuclear and Terrorist Iran, Strength of the Abraham Accords, Artificial Intelligence, Energy Security, and the US-UAE Partnership Jun 01, 2026 Press Congressman Gottheimer meets with the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), released the following statement after leading a HPSCI Congressional delegation (CODEL) to the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and the Philippines. In the UAE, Gottheimer was honored to meet with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran, regional security, artificial intelligence, and energy security cooperation. The group also discussed rising antisemitism and extremism and both nations’ shared commitment to combating hate and extremist ideologies. In Thailand and the Philippines, Gottheimer met with senior officials to discuss shared efforts to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific and counter the destabilizing influence of bad actors around the world, including China, North Korea, and Iran. “The United States and the UAE are close partners, and I am grateful for the warmth our hosts extended throughout this trip,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “The UAE has stood firm throughout Iran’s relentless missile and drone attacks on Emirati cities and demonstrated the enduring strength of the Abraham Accords by engaging in a deeper partnership with Israel than ever before. We are completely aligned that Iran cannot continue threatening its neighbors.” Gottheimer continued, “We also had productive discussions on artificial intelligence and energy cooperation that underscored the strength of what our two societies can build. Together, we are forging a partnership that will define the future of AI and energy innovation.” The US-UAE partnership spans decades, rooted in shared interests in regional stability, economic cooperation, and countering Iran and other malign actors. The UAE is among America’s closest partners in the Middle East, a core architect of the Abraham Accords, and a valued ally of the United States. Congressman Gottheimer is a member of HPSCI and serves as the Ranking Member of the National Security Agency & Cyber Subcommittee. ### Share on