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Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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UAE preparing to support US-led force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

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UAE preparing to support US-led force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

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The United Arab Emirates is preparing to support US-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution to authorize military action, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The Gulf state is reviewing potential military roles including mine-clearing operations.

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to support US-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday. Citing Arab officials, the Journal reported that the UAE is lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution that would authorize military action and is urging the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to secure the strategic waterway.

Potential military role

The Gulf state is also reviewing potential military roles, including mine-clearing operations, as it weighs becoming a direct participant in the conflict for the first time, the report said. In a statement cited by the Wall Street Journal, the UAE Foreign Ministry said there is "broad global consensus that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be preserved," pointing to international condemnation of disruptions in the waterway.

Strategic waterway disruption

The US-Israel war with Iran and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted regional energy flows, contributing to supply concerns and upward pressure on global prices. On March 2, Iran announced restrictions on navigation in the strategic waterway, warning it could target vessels transiting without coordination. About 20% of global oil supply passes through the strait daily and heightened insecurity has driven up oil prices as well as shipping and insurance costs.

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Conflict context

The UAE's potential shift toward direct participation comes as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its fifth week, with over 1,350 killed in Iran. Gulf states have faced thousands of Iranian missile and drone attacks since Feb. 28, with the UAE intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with approximately 1,900 vessels stranded.

Titles :Iran Strait of Hormuz The Wall Street Journal UAE UN Security Council United Arab Emirates US

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