UAE says no change in posture regarding Strait of Hormuz

Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports live from Dubai.

In a statement, a UAE official responded: "The United Arab Emirates reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy, through which a significant share of the world’s energy supplies and critical goods transit. There is broad international consensus that freedom of navigation in the Strait must be preserved.

 The UAE underscores that such a strategic waterway cannot be subject to disruption or coercion by any state, particularly in ways that threaten global economic stability and international security.

 In this context, the UAE remains ready to support collective international efforts aimed at safeguarding maritime security and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of commerce. Any such engagement would have to be conducted in full coordination with international partners and in strict adherence to international law.

 Recent reporting suggesting a shift in the UAE’s posture is misleading. The UAE maintains a defensive posture focused on protecting its sovereignty, its people, and its infrastructure, and reserves its right to self-defence in response to ongoing unlawful and unprovoked attacks."