US and UAE hold closed-door talks on Iran - report
White House envoy Steve Witkoff held discussions with the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser to coordinate a new economic offensive against Tehran, the Axios news website reported.
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US demands UAE exert economic pressure on Iran - report
The United Arab Emirates suspended financial and economic transactions with Iran following weeks of pressure from the Trump administration, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Iran rejects UAE statement on launched missiles
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a statement by the United Arab Emirates that two ballistic missiles were launched on Tuesday from Iran toward the UAE.
UAE halts trade transactions with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced a halt of all trade, financial, and commercial operations with Iran following its missile attack.
Iran attacks UAE with missiles
UAE air defence systems intercepted missiles launched from Iran, which fell into the sea before reaching land.
UAE to return detained fishermen to Iran
Some of them were already transferred to the Islamic Republic
Iran attacks two tankers attempting to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck two tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars news agency reported.
US and Iran exchange missile strikes for third time this week
Hostilities between the US and Iran escalated further on Sunday night with a third mutual missile strike, as the US military reported hitting 140 Iranian targets and three Gulf nations said they had repelled missiles and drones from Iran.
Tehran suspects UAE of supporting the US in Iranian conflict
The reason for such allegation is the recent US Department of Commerce ruling lifting several export restrictions on the Emirates
UAE denies unlocking frozen Iranian funds
The United Arab Emirates denied reports about funds being transferred from the Gulf country to Iran, including allegations involving $3 billion. …
UAE and Iran hold first talks since start of Middle East war
Tehran and Abu Dhabi have held their first talks since the war began, with the UAE seeking to resolve differences with Iran.
Middle East should not pay for Iran's ambitions - UAE
The entire Arab region is paying the price for what he described as Iran's inflated regional ambitions, diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Anwar Gargash said.
US asks UAE to attack Iran
A group of officials has formed within the Trump administration who advocate for the active involvement of the United Arab Emirates in the Iranian conflict
UAE's largest gas processing plant to be fully operational in 2027
During the fighting between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, the plant was targeted by the Islamic Republic
Iranian FM says no military solution to US political crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that events in the Strait of Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis.
Tehran bans ships from crossing Hormuz without Iranian army's permission
Iran’s armed forces continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and are urging all vessels to refrain from transiting the waterway without coordination with Tehran, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Ali Abdollahi said.
Abu Dhabi and Tehran discuss de-escalation of conflict
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call conversation on April 15 with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions.
UAE authorities demand unblocking of Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to provide military assistance to the United States in opening the Strait of Hormuz, which would make the country the first Gulf state combatant in the war against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported citing sources.
Emirates Airlines bans Iranian citizens from entering UAE - report
Iranian citizens are banned from entering the United Arab Emirates or making connections there, the largest UAE airline, Emirates, announced to passengers.
Aluminum smelter in UAE severely damaged by Iranian strikes
EGA's aluminum smelter in Abu Dhabi suffered significant damage after the industrial zone where it is located was hit by Iranian strikes
