By bnm Tehran bureau The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation, its foreign ministry said late on August 18.
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UAE Says 2 Ballistic Missile Launched From Iran Fell Into Territorial Waters
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UAE warns of ‘potential missile threats’, asks people to seek shelter
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UAE warns of potential missile threat, asks residents to ‘remain in a safe place’
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UPDATE: UAE issues alert for missile threats after NCEMA detects threat
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