# UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran after missile attack

https://mins.news/en/item/25498

- TASS, 2026-08-18 20:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2174871

> The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation after an Iranian missile attack. The UAE defense ministry said its air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran; one fell outside UAE territorial waters, and the attack targeted maritime navigation.

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