FT announced the UAE's readiness to use the fleet to open the Strait of Hormuz.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will participate in a multinational task force to open the Strait of Hormuz, while it is ready to deploy its navy. This was reported on March 27 by the Financial Time (FT) newspaper, citing sources.

"The UAE, which has a relatively small but modern navy, is trying to convince dozens of countries to create a "Strait of Hormuz Security Force" to protect against Iranian attacks and escort ships in order to eliminate the blockade, which threatens to increase oil prices and disrupt supply chains to the Persian Gulf countries," the article says.

The UAE's willingness to use the navy reflects the country's tightening stance towards Iran, the newspaper writes. According to the source, the Emirates are not going to start a war against Iran. He noted that the main task is to create the widest possible international coalition to protect the strait.

It is specified that the Persian Gulf countries are afraid of blocking the strait by Iran after the cessation of hostilities. The newspaper writes that the UAE is ready to join any international military association. In addition, the country is working with Bahrain on a draft resolution of the UN Security Council on the provision of a mandate for such operations.

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On the same day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Strait of Hormuz could be opened for navigation "as early as tomorrow."

US President Donald Trump said during a cabinet meeting on March 26 that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to navigation after the US concluded a favorable deal with Iran. At the same time, he noted the continuing uncertainty about the safety of the route, pointing out the alleged possible risks of mining the water area.

On March 25, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced permission for vessels from friendly countries, including Russia and China, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Tehran sees no reason to allow ships from enemy states to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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