UAE Halts All Trade, Financial Dealings with Iran After Missile Attacks

In light of regional escalations... all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice, UAE said

By : AFP

Update: 2026-08-19 02:22 GMT

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it had suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran. (AFP file image)

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it had suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran.

"In light of regional escalations... all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice," UAE foreign ministry communications director Afra Al Hameli said.