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strikeAug 19, 2026

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

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United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By DAVID RISING, Associated Press

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade.

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