UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun restricting Iranian access in response to Iranian attacks on its industrial infrastructure. This week, the UAE quietly implemented a ban on most Iranians entering the country or transiting through its airports, impacting a large Iranian expatriate community of over half a million. Exemptions are in place for Iranians with long-term residency visas (business/property owners, skilled professionals) and family members of Emirati citizens. The restrictions, publicized mainly through social media, initially caused alarm among Iranian expatriates, raising concerns about potential mass expulsions. The UAE foreign ministry issued a statement reassuring residents that its policies prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents.
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AI-ExtractedThe UAE foreign ministry reassured residents that its approach safeguards the safety and well-being of all members of society.
Only Iranians with long-term residency visas, skilled professionals, and family of Emirati citizens are exempted.
The UAE is home to more than half a million Iranians.
The UAE has banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports.
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