UAE moves to eliminate Hormuz dependency as power struggle over the strait intensifies
Memeorandum—The UAE announced plans to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz to 'zero,' a strategic hedge amid the power struggle over control of the waterway following the US-Iran deal. The Pentagon's Hegseth offered a murky timeline for when the strait would be fully reopened and operating normally. The moves reflect lingering uncertainty about Hormuz's stability even after the ceasefire.