The UAE is seeking clarifications on the US-Iran ceasefire deal regarding attacks across the Gulf, as well as on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “central priority”, as Tehran's blockade continues despite its commitment to reopen the strait to free navigation.
The United Arab Emirates is calling for “further clarification” on the terms of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, particularly “in relation to ending attacks across the region and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz,” UAE Foreign Ministry’s Director of Strategic Communications Afra Mahash Alhameli told Euronews on Thursday.
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“Any agreement must ensure the immediate cessation of hostilities and the full reopening of critical maritime routes,” Alhameli said, stating that “any durable resolution must go beyond a temporary ceasefire.”
The UAE is seeking a durable solution, and it is calling for “a comprehensive and sustained approach is required to address the full spectrum of threats,” including “nuclear capabilities, ballistic missiles, drones, military capabilities, and affiliated proxies and terrorist groups,” Alhameli said.
The UAE official described the past 40 days as “a period of sustained escalation”, citing attacks involving “ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, targeting infrastructure, energy facilities and civilian sites”.
Alhameli added that “the scale and nature of these incidents necessitate a firm position, including ensuring that Iran is held accountable and fully liable for damages and reparations.”
“Securing maritime stability remains a central priority,” Alhameli said, noting the need to end “threats to freedom of navigation, as well as economic warfare and piracy in the Strait of Hormuz,” a vital artery for global energy supplies.
Reiterating the UAE’s position, Alhameli said “the UAE is not a party to this war” and had undertaken “intensive diplomatic efforts to prevent its outbreak,” including through bilateral engagement and coordination within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
“The UAE has firmly safeguarded its sovereignty, security, and national achievements,” Alhameli said, while continuing to support efforts to de-escalate and achieve long-term regional stability.
Referencing international obligations, Alhameli highlighted the importance of Iran’s full compliance with UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026), adopted on 11 March, which condemned the Iranian attacks and demanded their immediate cessation.
“The priority now is ensuring that commitments made under the ceasefire translate into verifiable and sustained actions on the ground,” Alhameli said while welcoming steps towards de-escalation, and expressed hope for “achieving sustainable peace for all countries in the region.”