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flag EU leader Costa visits Gulf for diplomacy amid U.S. naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz.

flag European Council President António Costa arrived in Abu Dhabi on April 14, 2026, for a visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. flag He emphasized full solidarity with Gulf nations against Iran and committed to collaborative diplomacy for peace. flag His trip follows a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed negotiations, prompting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to warn the closure severely damages global trade and stability.

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