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UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz

By Thomson Reuters Jun 15, 2026 | 4:27 AM

DUBAI, June 15 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates called ​for full ‌implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal to end their war, ‌including ​an ⁠immediate halt to ⁠hostilities and ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait ​of Hormuz, the foreign ⁠ministry said ⁠on Monday.

The ministry ​statement stressed the ​importance of dialogue, diplomacy ‌and adherence to international law following the U.S.-Iran ⁠memorandum of understanding.

The UAE was affected by ⁠the ‌conflict, with Iranian ⁠strikes hitting ​shipping ‌and energy infrastructure ​linked ⁠to the country during the war.

(Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Emelia ​Sithole-Matarise)