politics
February 19, 2026
Lindsey Graham meets MBZ as US ‘armada’ builds in Middle East
Republican senator Lindsey Graham has met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the US ‘armada’ builds in the region
TL;DR
- US Senator Lindsey Graham met with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
- The meeting coincided with the buildup of the largest US military presence in the Middle East in decades.
- Graham refuted circulating 'false narratives' about the UAE and its leader.
- Discussions included regional developments and efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
- The visit occurred amid a growing rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the Yemen conflict.