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UAE Official: Strait of Hormuz Security Essential for Global Trade
4/6/2026
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- Anwar Gargash, a UAE official, said any U.S.-Iran resolution must ensure secure access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- He warned that neglecting Iran's nuclear and missile threats could increase Middle East instability.
- Gargash said the Strait's security is crucial for global trade and cannot be used as bargaining leverage.
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further military action if a deal is not reached by his deadline.
