UAE Backs Bahrain Call for United Nations Security Council Action on Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The United Arab Emirates on Monday expressed its support to Bahrain in urging the United Nations Security Council to take action on the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate.

Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that this is no longer a regional issue but a direct threat to global stability.

Authorities in Fujairah in the UAE said they are responding to an "incident" after a drone approached from Iran toward the building of telecommunications company du.

No injuries have been reported. Officials did not clarify whether the drone struck the site.

Separately, Abu Dhabi authorities responded to an incident of falling debris on the Raneen Systems facility in the Musaffah industrial area following a successful interception by air defence systems.

Why Is the UAE Urging Security Council Action on the Strait of Hormuz?

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the incident resulted in moderate injuries to a Ghanaian national.

In a post on X, the UAE Mission to the UN said, "The UAE joins Bahrain in urging Security Council action on the Strait of Hormuz.”

“As H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasizes, this is no longer a regional issue--it is a direct threat to global stability, food and energy security, and international law,” the post read.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain said in a post on X, "Foreign Minister: Strait of Hormuz crisis requires urgent international action to avoid serious humanitarian and economic repercussions."

What Does Bahrain’s Draft Resolution on the Strait of Hormuz Propose?

The Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain that seeks to authorise member states to use "all defensive means necessary" to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in West Asia, CNN reported.

The proposal comes amid rising tensions over maritime security, with the conflict disrupting energy trade due to the virtual blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows.

Bahrain, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council and has faced criticism from Iran during the conflict, has called for an international response to threats against global navigation routes.

"The Kingdom of Bahrain submitted a draft resolution to your esteemed council on Iran's unlawful and unjustified attempt to control international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, placing before the council a draft that requires a decisive response to such actions that are irresponsible and illegitimate,” said Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, during his remarks at the UNSC meeting on Thursday.

“Actions that threaten the interests of nations and peoples around the world," he added.

(With inputs from ANI)