UAE halts trade, commercial exchanges with Iran

The UAE has halted all trade and commercial exchanges with Iran, Abu Dhabi announced late Tuesday.

The spokeswoman for the Emirati Foreign Ministry, Afra Al Hameli, posted a statement on X rejecting all allegations regarding the status of the economic relationship between Abu Dhabi and Tehran.

Al Hameli reiterated the UAE’s commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and regional integration to advance peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

But, “in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security, all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice,” Al Hameli said.

She emphasized that the UAE remains “firmly committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial system, in line with international law and the highest global standards.”