Hossein Alizadeh, an analyst of international affairs, suggested that the UAE may have advised former US President Donald Trump to temporarily halt the Freedom project in the Strait of Hormuz.
French shipping company CMA CGM reported that its container ship "San Antonio" was targeted in an attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, resulting in crew injuries and ship damage. The UK's Maritime Trade Operations agency had earlier reported an incident involving a vessel in waters around the UAE.
South Korea has suspended its review of joining the U.S.-led naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz following a decision by then-U.S. President Trump to halt the initiative. National security adviser Wi Sung-lac stated that a review is no longer necessary at this time.
The White House announced that the United States will not deploy mid-range cruise missiles in Germany and may withdraw 5,000 military personnel from bases in Bavaria, amid tensions over the Iran war between the United States and Germany.
The Italian government has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates against attacks on the country, stating that these attacks must be stopped immediately. The government also emphasized that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a fundamental principle of international law and crucial for the global economy.
حسین علیزاده، تحلیلگر مسائل بینالملل، گفت: «یکی از کشورهایی که ممکن است به دونالد ترامپ برای توقف موقت پروژه آزادی در تنگه هرمز توصیه کرده باشد، امارات است.»
