UAE ready to join Hormuz coalition,
says Iran ceasefire not enough
Top diplomat Gargash says ongoing Iran strikes drive long-term instability in Gulf, arguing a ceasefire will not resolve core security threats
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8 Apr 2026 ~~ By Newsroom
The United Arab Emirates signals readiness to join a coalition to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that a ceasefire in the Iran war would not be enough to stabilise the region, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Anwar Gargash said on Tuesday.
Gargash framed Abu Dhabi’s position as both immediate and long-term, pointing to the need for coordinated maritime security efforts alongside a broader political settlement that addresses underlying risks.
"We are not ready to act as a maritime force, but we will join any American-led or international effort to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," he said. "We are ready to play our part."
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He added that any settlement must avoid embedding long-term instability and should tackle core concerns, including nuclear activity, missile programs and ongoing drone attacks affecting the UAE and other countries.
The UAE diplomat suggested the war could reinforce external alliances in the Gulf rather than reduce them. "I believe the Iranian strategy will actually concretise the American role in the Gulf, moving forward. It will not reduce it," Gargash said, adding that Israeli influence is also expected to become more prominent.
He reiterated that the UAE would deepen ties with Washington, describing the United States as its main security partner and highlighting its support in strengthening air defence capabilities.
Iran strikes hit UAE cities, energy hubs Iran has launched missile and drone strikes targeting critical sites in Gulf countries hosting U.S. bases, including the United Arab Emirates, in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks since the war began on Feb. 28. UAE air defence systems have intercepted 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,210 drones during that period, according to official figures.
Commentary:
The Strait of Hormuz is not Iran’s to toll. If we allow that, then we open a can of worms for other nations to ‘toll’ what has been internationally accepted as open passage waterways for the last 200 years.
You've got to believe Trump is doing this to put the screws to Europe and force their hand at getting involved in policing the Strait of Hormuz. I don’t for a minute believe that this is really acceptable to DJT or the Administration, there must be some other overriding goal. I suspect that behind the scenes Trump is telling Europe that if they don’t like an Iranian toll booth, they can handle it themselves.
So much for NATO's refusal to assist in clearing the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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