UAE Pushes for Military Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz by Force

The United Arab Emirates is actively lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and is prepared to join U.S.-led forces in the operation, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing Arab officials.

The move marks a significant shift for the Gulf state, which has faced nearly 2,500 Iranian missile and drone attacks since the conflict began on February 28, 2026. Emirati diplomats are urging allies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia to form an international coalition aimed at securing the critical waterway, which handles about one-fifth of global oil shipments.

“The UAE is preparing to help the U.S. and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force,” the report states, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s willingness to become the first Gulf Arab nation to take a direct combat role against Iran.Iranian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the UAE, disrupted air traffic, and severely impacted tourism and economic activity. Officials describe Iran’s closure of the strait as “an act of economic terrorism” with global repercussions, including soaring energy prices and threats to food imports for Gulf states.

The UAE’s position comes as the Trump administration weighs its exit strategy from the Iran campaign, with reports indicating the U.S. may leave in 2-3 weeks. Emirati leaders are pushing for a conclusive outcome that neutralizes Tehran’s threats to regional shipping lanes.

This development underscores deepening UAE-U.S. ties, with the country emphasizing that “real alliances are built on cooperation and contribution, not dependency.” The UAE has committed $1.4 trillion in investments to the U.S. economy.