The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade with Iran following what it described as renewed missile fire towards the country.
The UAE said two ballistic missiles had been fired towards its territory and that assessments by its Defence Ministry indicated the missiles were targeting maritime traffic.
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UAE suspended trade with Iran.
UAE said two ballistic missiles were fired towards the country.
UAE Defence Ministry said the missiles targeted maritime traffic.
Iran denied launching missiles towards the UAE.
UAE said it remains committed to dialogue and regional cooperation.
The UAE Foreign Ministry said the country remained committed to dialogue, cooperation and regional integration, but announced the suspension of trade with Iran as a punitive measure.
Iran, however, rejected the allegation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei denied that Tehran had launched any missiles towards the UAE.
The conflicting claims come amid heightened tensions in the region, with maritime security and freedom of navigation remaining major concerns for Gulf countries.
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Why This Matters
The UAE's decision to suspend trade marks a significant diplomatic and economic response. If tensions continue, they could affect regional trade, shipping security and wider Gulf stability.
