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The UAE will not accept any security arrangement with Iran that does not place definitive limits on Iran's missile and drone technology, its naval capabilities, and its nuclear enrichment program.
The UAE has invested approximately $1 trillion in the U.S. economy to date.
The UAE has committed to investing an additional $1.4 trillion in the U.S. economy over a 10-year period.
On February 28th, the UAE was attacked for the first time in its history by a barrage of missiles and drones from a country across the Arabian Gulf.
Over a 40-day period starting February 28th, a total of 2,800 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones were launched at the UAE.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international waterway for global trade, with 30% of global fertilizers passing through it.
Approximately 25% of the global natural gas supply transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
Approximately 25% of the global oil supply transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the start of the conflict on February 28th, Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz and began selectively controlling passage for commercial vessels and demanding fees in violation of international law.
The recent conflict with Iran has exposed significant "fault lines" within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), revealing differences in military capabilities and strategic orientations among member states.
The UAE intends to continue its relationship with Israel through the Abraham Accords and work closely with them to address major regional challenges.
The UAE's official position is that no single country or entity should control the Strait of Hormuz, as it is an international public good that must remain open for commercial passage.