UAE Prepares to Support US in Reopening Strait of Hormuz by Force
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly ready to assist the United States in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force, following repeated attacks by Iranian drones and missiles. The UAE is lobbying the United Nations Security Council to authorize a military operation to break Iran's control over the strategic trade route. This move would mark the UAE as the first Persian Gulf nation to join the conflict against Iran, urging European and Asian military powers to form a coalition. The UAE's involvement comes amid heightened tensions, as Iran has effectively closed the strait to its adversaries, impacting 20% of the world's oil supply. The UAE has also called for the US to occupy strategic islands near the strait, which are currently under Iranian control. 
