The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pushing for a multinational force to secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Officials said Abu Dhabi is urging allies, including the United States, to form a broad coalition to escort vessels and ensure safe passage, with the UAE ready to contribute its navy. “The focus is on creating as broad an international force as possible,” a source said, adding that the goal is not escalation but restoring global trade flows. The country is also working with Bahrain on a United Nations Security Council resolution to provide the mission with a mandate, though Russia and China could oppose the move, according to one of the sources. Meanwhile, Gulf states and Washington increasingly see naval escorts as necessary, while the White House said there is no timeline for tanker traffic.