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UAE minister labels Hormuz closure ‘economic terrorism’
April 19, 2026
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UAE minister labels Hormuz closure ‘economic terrorism’ A United Arab Emirates minister called for the “complete and unconditional reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned its closure as “economic terrorism”. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri told the Indian Express that any resolution to the war involving Iran must address Tehran’s “full range of threats”.
“A ceasefire on its own is not enough,” he said, adding, “Any sustainable resolution to this war must address Iran’s full range of threats: its nuclear capabilities, its ballistic missiles and drones, its affiliated proxies, and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.” He said success requires “a conclusive outcome, with binding guarantees, accountability, and assurances that this pattern of aggression can never be repeated.”
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