UAE and 20+ countries demand Iran stop attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping
Mar 22nd 2026 · United Arab Emirates
The UAE and over 20 allied nations issued a joint statement condemning recent Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz and calling for an immediate halt to mines, drone and missile strikes.
- UAE joined more than 20 countries calling on Iran to stop attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Signatories included the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and Australia, and they welcomed the IEA decision to release strategic petroleum reserves to stabilise energy markets.
- The joint statement said Iran has attacked unarmed commercial vessels and civilian oil and gas infrastructure and effectively closed the Strait, and it urged Iran to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817.
- The UAE said it has dealt with 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 drones since February 28 and that its air defenses recently intercepted three ballistic missiles and eight drones.
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