U.A.E. wants to force Hormuz open and is willing to join the fight

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🗞️ Driving the news: The United Arab Emirates is pushing for a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force and has indicated it is willing to join military action alongside allies

🔭 The context: Following Iranian attacks affecting the region, Emirati officials have begun lobbying the United Nations Security Council to authorize intervention
• Diplomats from the UAE are urging the U.S. and allied military powers in Europe and Asia to form a coalition capable of reopening the strait and restoring global trade flows

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil exports
• A prolonged closure risks major shocks to energy markets, global inflation, and economic stability, while also highlighting the geopolitical vulnerabilities of fossil fuel supply chains

⏭️ What’s next: Diplomatic efforts are underway to secure international backing for military action or a coalition-led operation
• If authorized, the UAE could become the first Gulf state to enter the conflict directly, escalating the regional war and potentially reshaping global energy security

💬 One quote: An Emirati official warned that Iran “is willing to bring the global economy down with it in a chokehold on the strait.”

📈 One stat: Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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