Iran Press/ Middle East: The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from a United States-led maritime coalition after an extensive evaluation of its security needs, Al Jazeera reported.
The 34-nation task force headquartered at the US naval base in Bahrain was formed to counter terrorism and piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.
“As a result of our ongoing evaluation of effective security cooperation with all partners, two months ago, the UAE withdrew its participation in the Combined Maritime Forces,” the ministry said on Wednesday in a statement quoted by state news agency WAM.
The UAE also said it was committed to dialogue and diplomatic engagement to advance regional security and stability as well as to ensure navigation safety near its shores in accordance with international law.
The 34-nation task force headquartered at the US naval base in Bahrain was formed to counter terrorism and piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.
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