If the UAE joins the military effort, it would become the first Gulf Arab state to take part in the war against Iran. Sources say Abu Dhabi is advocating for a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force
Report: UAE lobbying military effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources say
The UAE is lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution to authorize military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which could escalate tensions with Iran and involve the UAE as the first Gulf Arab state in direct conflict. This geopolitical maneuver increases the risk of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the region, including maritime and energy sectors. The potential for cyber espionage, sabotage, or retaliatory attacks is heightened as regional actors prepare for possible military action.