"Bush has not been wrong-footed yet on things related to national survival."
Huh? What about his ignoring the invasion of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California? His job is to protect our citizens and the integrity of our nation. He is failing miserably at that.
Now, about the port business - what have the ports to do with Iran?
Dubai and UAE have a lot to do with Iran. Because this is apparently such a political hot potato and UAE wants it so much, there will be lots of quid pro this quo. Control of the Strait of Hormuz is the immediate prize and there are 3 islands in Iranian hands right there just offshore from UAE. Watch those islands. Bush would not be pushing this in the face of certain conservative oposition if there were not some other consideration. I think that consideration is strategicand relates to preparation for an assault on Iran. This war is a WORLD war and everything is in play.