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Iran02 April, 20261 min read

UAE Prepares to Join US-Led Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

UAE preparing to join US-led efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force. Officials lobby for UN Security Council authorization and a coalition to secure Hormuz.

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UAE Prepares to Join US-Led Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
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UAE Moves Toward Military Role

The UAE is preparing to join US-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reported UAE diplomats lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution. The move would make the UAE the first Persian Gulf country to join the conflict directly.

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Trump Blames Allies

Trump tweeted that allies will have to start learning how to fight for themselves. He told CBS News the war could end within two to three weeks even without a deal. News18 framed Trump's remarks as lashing out at allies for not doing more.

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Global Coalition Grows

Sixteen additional countries signed a statement condemning Iran's closure of the Strait. The statement called the disruptions a threat to international peace and security. The broadening coalition reflects growing international alarm.

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Long-Term Solutions Discussed

Netanyahu proposed rerouting energy pipelines westward to bypass Iran. DW reported two viable pipeline alternatives in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Sunday Guardian explained severe impacts of a prolonged closure.

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