UAE Criticizes UN Security Council Inaction on Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Emirates say global impact of Iran's illegal closure of key waterway demands stronger response.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:14pm

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A serene, cinematic oil painting of an empty tanker ship docked at a deserted port, with warm sunlight casting deep shadows, conveying the economic disruption caused by the closure of a vital global shipping chokepoint.The UAE calls for urgent global action to address Iran's illegal closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted energy markets and supply chains worldwide.NYC Today

The United Arab Emirates has expressed deep disappointment with the UN Security Council's failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran's illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint.

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway, with about a fifth of the world's oil supply passing through it. Iran's closure of the strait has had major economic and geopolitical impacts worldwide, yet the UN Security Council has not taken strong measures to address the crisis.

The details

According to the UAE, Iran's unilateral actions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy markets and supply chains. The UAE is calling for the Security Council to take concrete steps to reopen the strait and prevent further escalation of the crisis.

  • On April 1, 2026, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping.

The players

United Arab Emirates

A Gulf Arab nation that is a key US ally in the Middle East and a major oil producer.

United Nations Security Council

The principal decision-making body of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Iran

A Middle Eastern country that has unilaterally closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint.

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What they’re saying

“The global community must take urgent and decisive action to address Iran's illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has had severe economic and geopolitical consequences worldwide.”

— Emirati Official

What’s next

The UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency session in the coming days to discuss potential responses to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The takeaway

The UAE's criticism of the Security Council's inaction highlights the growing global frustration with Iran's disruptive behavior in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Resolving this crisis will require strong, coordinated international pressure on Iran to reopen the waterway.