US EditionU.A.E. Wants to Force Hormuz Open and Is Willing to Join the Fight: WSJ
Emirati diplomats are seeking a Security Council resolution as Iran’s attacks on the UAE intensify, with nearly 2,500 missiles and drones launched since the war began.
- The United Arab Emirates is lobbying the United Nations Security Council to authorize military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant strategic shift for the nation.
- Iran has launched nearly 2,500 missiles and drones at the UAE since the conflict began, with nearly 50 projectiles striking on Tuesday alone, according to Arab officials.
- Reviewing options for mine-clearing and logistical support, the UAE is considering utilizing its military bases and the deep-water port at Jebel Ali to assist in reopening the critical waterway.
- Bahrain is sponsoring a United Nations resolution with a vote expected Thursday, while the UAE urges European and Asian powers to form a coalition to secure the passage.
- President Donald Trump urged allies to "go get your own oil," influencing the UAE's proactive stance as it prepares to act even if the United Nations resolution fails.
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UAE moves toward joining fight to reopen Strait of Hormuz
After weeks of Iranian attacks, the United Arab Emirates is moving toward a more direct role in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. The paper reports Emirati diplomats are pushing for a U.N. Security Council resolution and urging the U.S. and other military powers to assemble a coalition capable of using force to reopen the waterway. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Trump said Iran’s new president ha…
Report: UAE lobbying military effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources say
If the UAE joins the military effort, it would become the first Gulf Arab state to take part in the war against Iran. Sources say Abu Dhabi is advocating for a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force
Arab officials told The Wall Street Journal that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is trying to persuade the United States and other countries to open the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE may therefore also join the fight to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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