UAE Warns Iran Could Block Vital Oil Strait in Israel War

Source: wsj.com

UAE leaders are sounding the alarm over Iran's threats to block the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Israel-Iran tensions. They highlight the catastrophic risk to global oil flows since the strait carries one-fifth of the world's traded oil. The warnings come as the UAE pushes for urgent international intervention to de-escalate and protect this critical chokepoint. This matters because a closure could spike energy prices worldwide and disrupt economies.