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UAE Joins Maritime Force to Secure Hormuz Amid Tensions

3/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to join a multinational maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE initiative aims to restore shipping amid tensions with Iran, which has reduced movements and warned of consequences.
The UAE is lobbying for international support, a proposed United Nations Security Council resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized allies must assist in securing the strait as energy prices rise.

History

Historical Context

The Gulf of Oman Incident in 1987 heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. during the Iran-Iraq War, prompting the U.S. to launch Operation Earnest Will, which involved over 30 naval vessels to protect Kuwaiti oil tankers. This operation underscored the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil passes, a concern that remains relevant today amid ongoing threats from Iran.

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Story summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to join a multinational maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE initiative aims to restore shipping amid tensions with Iran, which has reduced movements and warned of consequences.
The UAE is lobbying for international support, a proposed United Nations Security Council resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized allies must assist in securing the strait as energy prices rise.

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