India, April 1 -- Amid intensifying conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly preparing to take a more direct role in efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The move signals a potential shift in the region's security dynamics, as Gulf nations reassess their positions in response to prolonged disruptions in energy flows.

If the UAE proceeds with military involvement alongside the United States and its allies, it would mark the first instance of a Gulf country entering direct combat against Iran in the current conflict.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Emirati officials are actively lobbying for a resolution at the United Nations Security Council that could authorise the use of fo...