The UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, saying the
move was prompted by escalating tensions that threaten regional peace and
security.
According to the UAE
Defence Ministry, two missiles were launched from Iran. One reportedly fell
outside UAE territorial waters, while the other landed inside the country’s
territorial waters.
The UAE said the
suspension of trade and financial transactions with Iran will remain in effect
until further notice.
Iranian Foreign
Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei dismissed the UAE’s allegations as
completely baseless.
He described the
incident as a possible “false flag operation” amid the ongoing conflict
involving the United States and Israel. Baghaei said the allegations were
inconsistent with the principle of good faith and urged the UAE to examine what
he called the harmful actions of the United States and Israel instead of making
unsubstantiated claims against Tehran.
The development
comes after the expiration of US-Iran peace talks, amid growing military and
economic pressure on Tehran.
Former US Assistant
Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt said the UAE’s decision could prove a major
setback for Iran, potentially even greater than the impact of US sanctions.
Dubai is one of Iran’s key commercial partners and a major hub for its international trade and financial transactions. As a result, the suspension could significantly affect Iran’s access to regional markets and international business channels.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Published Date : August 19, 2026
