Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.The Gulf is dotted with US military installations, including in the UAE, which said on Tuesday that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast.Despite a recent lull in hostilities between the United States and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz – which Tehran has blockaded and through which vessels departing most UAE ports must pass – remains a flashpoint, and attacks on commercial ships have continued.
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Iran warns Gulf nations against helping US as UAE halts trade ties
Iran's armed forces issued a warning to Gulf countries on Wednesday, cautioning them against aiding the US military. This statement followed the United Arab Emirates' announcement that it was cutting economic ties with Iran.
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-19 · 10:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Iran's armed forces issued a warning to Gulf countries on Wednesday, cautioning them against aiding the US military. This statement followed the United Arab Emirates' announcement that it was cutting economic ties with Iran. The UAE's decision came after Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast on Tuesday. The article notes that the Gulf region hosts numerous US military installations, including in the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for vessels departing most UAE ports, remains a point of tension, with continued attacks on commercial ships despite a recent decrease in US-Iran hostilities.
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The UAE said on Tuesday that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast.
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The United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran.
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Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military.
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The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
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