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Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for ships: Iran FM

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US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2026.

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, said hope, peace and justice for future generations require “clear and decisive positions” against those who undermine state sovereignty and destabilise regions.

UAE urges global stance against threats to Hormuz

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Brigadier Pilot Abdulnasser Al Hammadi said the UAE’s military operates “around the clock” in both peace and wartime conditions, stressing that preparedness is not situational but continuous.

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Displaced residents travel through the Qasmieh area as they flash victory signs on the way back to their homes in the southern Lebanon, on April 17, 2026.

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US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) support blockade operations against Iran. Photo published on April 16, 2026.

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Hormuz must remain open to protect global economy: UAE

UAE minster says Iran strikes strengthen, not strain, Abu Dhabi–Washington ties

Minister of State for International Cooperation affirms UAE’s resilience and strong US partnership at Semafor World Economy Summit.

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The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi.

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