UAE suspends trade with Iran following missile attacks
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United Arab Emirates, Iran
Strait of Hormuz, UAE
August 18, 2026
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UAE suspended all trade with Iran after ballistic missile fire targeted maritime traffic. Nearly 20 ADNOC vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, resulting in one death. Iran denies launching missiles toward the UAE.
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