The United Arab Emirates is preparing to support U.S. and allied efforts to
reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, according to Arab officials, marking a
potential shift toward direct participation in the Iran conflict. The UAE is
reportedly lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution authorizing military
action and urging formation of a coalition to clear mines and secure the
waterway, while also considering roles such as logistical and operational
support. The proposal comes as Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks on
UAE territory, prompting broader Gulf alignment with U.S. strategy, including
backing from Bahrain on a related UN resolution. Analysts including Elizabeth
Dent of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy warn that escalation risks
prolonged regional conflict and further strikes on Gulf infrastructure, while
others note the operational difficulty of securing the 100-mile strait.
