Iran warns Gulf states against helping U.S. after UAE cuts economic ties

Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping. The UAE said on Tuesday that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast. The Gulf hosts several U.S. military installations, including in the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded, remains a flashpoint, and attacks on commercial ships have continued despite a recent lull in U.S.-Iran hostilities. A framework U.S.-Iran deal aimed at reopening the vital trade corridor has collapsed, and both sides recently said messages were being exchanged. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly commented on the situation on Tuesday.