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UAE Suspends Trade With Iran, Citing Regional Escalations
The United Arab Emirates announced it is suspending trade with Iran, citing regional escalations, as Iranian attacks on Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz continue and the United States declares economic warfare on Tehran. Experts say the move is unlikely to stop illicit flows of sanctioned oil money.
The United Arab Emirates has announced it is suspending trade with Iran, a move that adds pressure on its major trading partner. The UAE cited only "regional escalations" as the reason, without specifying when the suspension took effect or what exactly prompted it.
The decision comes amid Iranian attacks on Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and after the United States declared "economic warfare" against Tehran. Experts say the UAE is sending a message to Iran while also aligning with Washington, but halting official trade is expected to do little to curb illicit flows of sanctioned oil money.
The UAE is a significant trading partner for Iran and its top source of imports. Figures show that in the 10 months preceding the war, Iran's trade with the UAE was substantial, though the article does not provide further details.
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