Iran launches Gulf strikes and threatens Strait of Hormuz, prompting UAE to consider military response

Iran has carried out military strikes across the Gulf region, hitting targets in Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, and Iraq. Simultaneously, Iran is accused of threatening the global economy by maintaining pressure on the critical Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane. In response, the UAE is reportedly considering military action to reopen the strategic waterway, highlighting the escalating regional security crisis.