According to The Wall Street Journal, the United Arab Emirates is actively exploring the possibility of participating in a military operation to unblock the Strait of Hormuz with the United States and its allies. Moreover, the UAE may directly enter the war against Iran.
Points of attention
- The UAE's shift from avoiding direct conflict to considering participation in military actions signals a significant change in its stance towards Iran, potentially involving operations such as demining the water area and ensuring shipping safety.
- The possibility of seizing strategic islands controlled by Iran adds complexity to the situation, highlighting the UAE's potential role as the first Gulf country to officially engage in a war against Iran.
UAE may support US and Israel in defeating Iran
Anonymous sources of The Wall Street Journal learned this from unnamed UAE and Arab officials.
According to insiders, Abu Dhabi is seeking a UN Security Council resolution that would allow the use of force.
Moreover, it is stated that the UAE is calling for the creation of an international coalition.
According to the country's authorities, Iran, by blocking the strait, threatens the global economy.
The country is ready not only to support the operation, but also to participate in it — for example, in demining the water area and ensuring shipping safety. The possibility of seizing strategic islands controlled by Iran is also being discussed.
What is important to understand is that the UAE could actually become the first Gulf country to officially enter a war against Iran.
In all previous weeks, the United Arab Emirates had done everything possible to avoid direct involvement in the conflict, but after strikes by Iran that damaged infrastructure, tourism, and the economy, the position changed.
