REPORT: U.S. Ally Pushes For Military Alliance To Open Hormuz Strait

The United Arab Emirates has signaled a willingness to participate in military operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. According to the report, which cites senior Emirati officials who spoke with the outlet on the condition of anonymity, the UAE is preparing to assist the United States and other allies in opening the strait by force if necessary. If confirmed, the nation would become the first Gulf State to signal openness to military action in order to free the vital shipping lane from Iranian blockades. Emirati diplomats have urged the U.S., European countries, and Asian partners to form a coalition for this purpose and are lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing such action, The Journal reporte