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UAE Proposes Maritime Force to Secure Strait of Hormuz

3/27/2026

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The United Arab Emirates is pursuing a multinational maritime task force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and safeguard global oil shipments.
The UAE has proposed a Hormuz Security Force to protect and escort vessels amid Iranian aggression.
Many U.S. allies are reluctant to deploy naval forces, while France engages with about 35 nations for a potential mission contingent on resolving the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
The UAE is working with Bahrain on a United Nations Security Council resolution to secure a mandate for this task force, though Russia and China are anticipated to oppose.

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Story summary

The United Arab Emirates is pursuing a multinational maritime task force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and safeguard global oil shipments.
The UAE has proposed a Hormuz Security Force to protect and escort vessels amid Iranian aggression.
Many U.S. allies are reluctant to deploy naval forces, while France engages with about 35 nations for a potential mission contingent on resolving the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
The UAE is working with Bahrain on a United Nations Security Council resolution to secure a mandate for this task force, though Russia and China are anticipated to oppose.