00:00The United Arab Emirates has hinted it could join effort led by the US
00:04to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
00:07Senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash says discussions are ongoing
00:11and confirms that no formal agreement has been reached on the proposed security arrangement.
00:19He said ensuring stability in the crucial waterway is a shared responsibility,
00:24pointing to the role of major economies across Asia, Middle East and Europe.
00:28The Strait of Hormuz remains vital to the UAE economy
00:32as the country is a major oil exporter and a key regional hub for international trade.
00:38The UAE has also faced repeated Iranian attacks.
00:43Tehran claims Emirati territory has been used by American forces to launch strikes against Iran,
00:49an allegation that Abu Dhabi firmly denies.
00:52Earlier, US President Donald Trump said the US does not require assistance
00:57to escort oil tankers after several Allies declined to support the mission.
01:02Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, including NATO members,
01:06have rejected all Trump's appeal to have warships escort their shipping vessels.
01:11They have also criticised Washington for starting a military campaign against Iran without consulting them.
01:19They have also reported their
