Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), says, reads a note on the website of the Emirates airline. Under the Emirates Airlines visa advice section, it states nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter in transit. The website of another carrier, FlyDubai, said Iranian nationals holding a UAE Golden e-pass are exempt and permitted to enter and transit the country.
Meanwhile, reports claim that UAE is ready and willing to join the fight to help the U.S. and its allies to force open the Strait of Hormuz. According to a new report that cited Arab officials, this comes as Iran continues its attacks on the UAE and other Gulf states in response to U.S.-Israel attacks on its territory.
This will make UAE the first Persian Gulf country to join the conflict directly. This also comes after US President Donald Trump lashed out at allies on Tuesday for not doing more to support the US war against Iran. He added that he asked all his allies to go get their own oil and saying that securing the Strait of Hormuz was not America’s responsibility.
He further claimed that US might be leaving Iran within two to three weeks and that it doesn’t need a deal anymore to exit the Iran war, as they have destroyed Tehran’s missile attack and defense capabilities significantly.
United Arab Emirates is now reportedly pushing for a United Nations Security Council resolution to approve its such action against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting an Emirati official. Diplomats have also called on the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to come together too and form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the report added.
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The UAE reportedly believes that countries in Asia and Europe which are currently hesitant may participate in the effort to clear the transit if the UN Security Council approves. However, there are anticipations that Russia and China could block such a resolution. Even if the proposal does not pass, Gulf officials told Wall Street Journal that the UAE would still be ready to support the military effort. This could include possible involvement in mine clearance and other forms of support.
