The United Arab Emirates has informed its allies that it will participate in a multinational naval task force designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as part of its efforts to establish a coalition that will ensure ships can pass through the vital waterway. This was reported by the British newspaper Financial Times, which added that the UAE intends to use its navy as part of the plan to open the strait. "The focus is on creating as broad an international force as possible. This is not about going to war with Iran," said a source involved in the details.