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 inten

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.