Iran warns UAE ports and ‘American hideouts’ are targets

In March 2026, an Iranian military spokesperson threatened to target ports, docks, and "American hideouts" within the United Arab Emirates, urging residents to evacuate those areas. This warning followed reported US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. The threat was seemingly a response to President Trump's warning that the US would strike Iranian oil infrastructure, specifically on Kharg Island, if Tehran did not cease attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian statement implied a retaliatory response to potential or actual US military action. The situation highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the US in the region.