The United Arab Emirates stated Friday that Iran attacked three of its vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz within the past week, according to a report. The UAE is also pressing the Trump administration to launch strikes on Iran, while Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states push for diplomacy, the report added.
The United Arab Emirates has publicly accused Iran of attacking three of its commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, according to a report from a regional the source. The channel also reported that the UAE is intensifying pressure on the Trump administration to conduct military strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are urging a diplomatic approach.
The accusation comes amid a prolonged period of heightened maritime tension in the strategic waterway. The Zioneer has previously reported on Gulf states urging the US to take military action against Iran over Hormuz security, as well as multiple incidents of attacks on vessels in the strait.
The UAE's claim could not be independently verified. No official confirmation from Iran or the US has been issued.
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