Iran–United Arab Emirates relations

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Iran and the United Arab Emirates previously maintained diplomatic missions, but the United Arab Emirates closed its embassy in Tehran on March 1, 2026, following a series of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Emirati territory. This military escalation during the 2026 Iran war effectively terminated the "cautious de-escalation" policy previously pursued by Abu Dhabi. Despite a large Iranian diaspora in the Emirate of Dubai and historical links between coastal communities in southern Iran and the UAE, the relationship has shifted into active military confrontation. Following the targeting of Al Dhafra Air Base and civilian infrastructure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the UAE Ministry of Interior began a widespread crackdown on IRGC-linked espionage networks within the country. On 18 August 2026, the UAE reported that Iran launched two missiles towards its territory, with one landing in its waters. Subsequently, the UAE suspended all trade and financial transactions...

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