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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally requested authorization from the UN Security Council to take measures، potentially including military force، to restore maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This significant move، reported by Bloomberg، signals a serious escalation in regional tensions.

The UAE is preparing to invoke Article 7 of the UN Charter، which permits the use of military force to address threats to international peace and security. Abu Dhabi is urging the Council to take "immediate action" to ensure safe navigation through the crucial waterway.

International Coalition Proposed

UAE diplomats have been actively engaging with global powers، including the United States، and military leaders from Europe and Asia، advocating for the formation of a coalition to reopen the Strait. Iran had effectively blocked this vital shipping lane earlier in March، leading to the current diplomatic and potential military push.

Territorial Disputes Surface

In a related development، the UAE reportedly offered to seize islands in the strategically important strait، including Abu Musa، which is under Iranian control but claimed by the UAE. This offer was reportedly made to the United States.

Legal Basis for Military Action

Securing UN permission would provide a legal foundation for military engagement، according to regional media analyses. This request comes after reports that Bahrain had also considered a similar appeal to the UN Security Council but ultimately decided against invoking Article 7، reportedly due to concerns over potential vetoes from Russia and China.

Regional Instability and Diplomacy

The news of the UAE's request was followed by reports of significant missile and drone strikes targeting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile، U.S. President Donald Trump had previously stated that Iran had requested a truce and that no negotiations would occur until the Strait of Hormuz was reopened، a claim Tehran has denied.