On Saturday, the first of Farvardin (March 21), 22 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and several European nations, announced their participation in ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and condemned Iran's closure of the strategic waterway. The countries cited Iranian attacks on civilian ships and infrastructure as justification for their actions, with the Strait remaining blocked since the start of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran on February 28, 2025.