02 Apr 2026 - 10:31
The Kabul Tribune (KT) - According to Anadolu Agency, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected reports that it intends to take part in the ongoing Middle East conflict to help force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
A UAE official said the reports are misleading and stressed that the country maintains a defensive stance focused on protecting its sovereignty, people, and infrastructure. The official also reaffirmed the UAE’s right to self-defense in response to any unlawful attacks.
The statement followed media claims, including from The Wall Street Journal, suggesting the UAE was prepared to join efforts to reopen the strategic waterway by force.
The UAE added that it supports international efforts to ensure maritime security and the uninterrupted flow of global trade through the strait, warning that no country should be allowed to disrupt such a critical shipping route.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil shipments pass daily, has faced disruptions since early March, contributing to rising oil prices and concerns over global energy stability.
