The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Ukraine is ready to contribute to the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz and to cooperate with the Persian Gulf countries and transatlantic partners in this effort.
This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, who noted that terrorist regimes exchange best practices very quickly, and that Iran has not only learned from russia's experience but has also corrected its mistakes. At the same time, Tehran's actions align with Moscow's interests, potentially allowing russia to benefit significantly from rising oil prices.
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Iran's blockade of the strait is similar to russia's attempt to block Ukrainian food exports, which Ukraine successfully countered through the use of maritime drones, a smart strategy, and decisive action. That is precisely why Ukraine's combat experience is valuable for the Middle East.
At the same time, the question remains how exactly Ukraine can help unblock the Strait of Hormuz. To do that, it is necessary to understand exactly how Iran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Currently, Iran is employing a wide range of weapons: anti-ship missiles, sea mines, armed high-speed boats, and even maritime drones. It is also expected that Iran will deploy attack UAVs.
At the same time, if the U.S. aims to capture Kharg Island, it may not need to be as concerned about traditional threats such as anti-ship missiles and mines. For amphibious ready groups—including the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), already in the region, and the USS Boxer (LHD-4), en route—it will be necessary to destroy Iranian coastal missile systems and clear the strait of mines.
However, in countering asymmetric threats, such as aerial and maritime drones, the United States and Gulf states currently have no cost-effective solution. Moreover, drones pose a major challenge because they enable "guerrilla warfare" across tens or even hundreds of kilometers.
Launching a drone from a garage or sending a jet ski–sized surface drone toward a tanker is far simpler than firing an anti-ship missile. At the same time, Ukraine has ready-made solutions against both of these threats, and their deployment is feasible in the foreseeable future.
Naturally, this should be done in close cooperation with our partners, as highlighted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and appropriate compensation must not be forgotten.
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