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UAE Prepares to Aid US in Unblocking Strait of Hormuz
UAE Explores Military Contribution to Unblock Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to assist the United States militarily in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, according to Arab officials cited by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The UAE has been hit by approximately 2,500 Iranian missiles and drones over the past month, more than any other country in the region, including Israel. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed due to fighting, the UAE's oil output has been reduced by more than half, while stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have lost around $120 billion in value.
Push for UN Resolution and Trump's Stance
The UAE is keen to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened for oil trade and is ready to provide military assistance to the U.S. to achieve this. According to the WSJ, UAE diplomats have privately urged Washington to form a military coalition with European and Asian countries to take control of the waterway. Furthermore, the UAE is lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force in the Strait of Hormuz. The leadership in Abu Dhabi is actively exploring ways the country could contribute militarily to securing the waterway, including through mine clearing and other support activities.
Donald Trump, the U.S. President, stated on Tuesday that Washington could withdraw from the conflict in two to three weeks and "will not have anything to do with" what happens in the Strait of Hormuz after that. Trump insisted that unblocking the waterway, through which 20% of seaborne oil trade passes, would be a task for "whoever uses the strait." Meanwhile, Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed for the U.S. and its allies, while ships from other countries are free to pass. Tehran has also warned that it would decimate energy infrastructure in the Gulf states if an attempt to capture its islands or coastal areas is made.
*Source: RT News (2026-04-01)*
