UAE says joining global maritime security coalition
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The United Arab Emirates is joining an international maritime mission to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas, state news agency WAM said on Thursday.
The operation area for the International Maritime Security Construct covers the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, WAM said.
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would join the same coalition.
Several oil tankers have been attacked in Gulf waters this year. Washington and Riyadh have blamed Iran for the explosive blasts, a charge Tehran denies.
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Sep 19, 2019 11:11am
The well oiled join forces to gouge those needing oil...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Sep 19, 2019 11:26am
Israel’s plan is working well
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Sep 19, 2019 12:11pm
A coalition of the well oiled... Prosperous... And mostly unpleasant.
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Sep 19, 2019 12:33pm
What other options does UAE has got at this crucial juncture in time and history but to join the international maritime security coalition to protect and promote its interests in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas of the Persian Gulf?
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Sep 19, 2019 12:37pm
Iran is not a fool to create problems for herself with so many countries in her region.
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Sep 19, 2019 01:18pm
@Tahir Raouf, ... Israel's plan has been working for 70 years.
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