ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has called on the United Nations to urgently approve measures—including the possible use of force—to restore navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Bloomberg.
In a formal letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council president, UAE Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab urged immediate intervention to ensure safe passage in and around the strait.
The UAE has specifically requested the invocation of Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to take enforcement actions ranging from economic sanctions to military intervention in response to threats to international peace and security.
The Strait of Hormuz has remained effectively disrupted since early March, after Iran restricted access in retaliation for the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign that began in late February.
The waterway is one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with nearly 20 million barrels of oil per day—around 20% of global supply—normally passing through it. Its closure has significantly impacted global oil markets, disrupted shipping routes, and heightened concerns over prolonged economic fallout.
The escalation follows continued strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory, intensifying regional tensions and raising the risk of broader conflict.
The UAE’s appeal underscores growing international pressure to stabilise the region and secure vital energy supply routes amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
Story by Anadolu Agency
