UAE News Live: A ferry passes through a plume of smoke rising from Jebel Ali port following an alleged Iranian attack in Dubai on March 1, 2026.
UAE News Live Updates: The United Arab Emirates is preparing to join the US-Iran war and could support efforts to forcefully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a news report. This comes as Iran continues to attack the UAE and other Gulf countries in response to US-Israeli attacks on its territory.
Read more details about the UAE’s potential move here.
Will the UAE join the US war effort against Iran?
The UAE is “willing” to join the US-Iran war, a move that could make it the first country from the Persian Gulf to directly participate in the conflict, The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying.
The country’s diplomats have reportedly urged the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to join hands and form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The report said the UAE believes that countries in Asia and Europe, which are currently on alert, could take part in clearing the strait if they receive UN Security Council approval.
Gulf officials said the country’s stance has now changed. An official told the publication that before the war broke out on February 28, the UAE viewed Iran as a difficult neighbor, but one whose actions followed a certain logic.
However, once the conflict began, officials said it exposed a very different side of the regime, which led to attacks aimed at instilling panic, including attacks on hotels and airports in Dubai.
Iran’s continuous attacks on UAE
Iran has responded to America and Israel by intensifying its attacks on the United Arab Emirates. After several weeks of relatively limited action, missile and drone attacks have increased sharply in recent days. On Tuesday alone, about 50 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones were launched at the emirate.
Tehran has warned that it will target key civilian infrastructure in any Gulf country that supports moves to take control of its territory, and has specifically named the United Arab Emirates.
So far, Iran has launched nearly 2,500 missiles and drones at the UAE, more than directed at any other country, including Israel. Despite this, the UAE, like other Gulf countries, had long avoided presenting itself as a direct participant in the conflict.
UAE Airlines says country has banned Iranian travelers
The United Arab Emirates has barred Iranians from entering or transiting through the country as the conflict continues, three major airlines said on Wednesday.
Long-haul airlines Emirates and Etihad shared the update on their websites, along with low-cost airline flydubai.
The UAE’s entry rules can sometimes be unclear, the airline said. This order applies to the federation of seven sheikhs. However, those holding a 10-year Golden Visa residency permit are still allowed entry.
No official statement has come from the authorities yet. Meanwhile, Dubai has already closed the Irani Hospital and the Irani Club, both long-standing institutions of the Shah’s era.
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Read more details about the UAE’s potential move here.
Will the UAE join the US war effort against Iran?
The UAE is “willing” to join the US-Iran war, a move that could make it the first country from the Persian Gulf to directly participate in the conflict, The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying.
The country’s diplomats have reportedly urged the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to join hands and form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The report said the UAE believes that countries in Asia and Europe, which are currently on alert, could take part in clearing the strait if they receive UN Security Council approval.
Gulf officials said the country’s stance has now changed. An official told the publication that before the war broke out on February 28, the UAE viewed Iran as a difficult neighbor, but one whose actions followed a certain logic.
However, once the conflict began, officials said it exposed a very different side of the regime, which led to attacks aimed at instilling panic, including attacks on hotels and airports in Dubai.
Iran’s continuous attacks on UAE
Iran has responded to America and Israel by intensifying its attacks on the United Arab Emirates. After several weeks of relatively limited action, missile and drone attacks have increased sharply in recent days. On Tuesday alone, about 50 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones were launched at the emirate.
Tehran has warned that it will target key civilian infrastructure in any Gulf country that supports moves to take control of its territory, and has specifically named the United Arab Emirates.
So far, Iran has launched nearly 2,500 missiles and drones at the UAE, more than directed at any other country, including Israel. Despite this, the UAE, like other Gulf countries, had long avoided presenting itself as a direct participant in the conflict.
UAE Airlines says country has banned Iranian travelers
The United Arab Emirates has barred Iranians from entering or transiting through the country as the conflict continues, three major airlines said on Wednesday.
Long-haul airlines Emirates and Etihad shared the update on their websites, along with low-cost airline flydubai.
The UAE’s entry rules can sometimes be unclear, the airline said. This order applies to the federation of seven sheikhs. However, those holding a 10-year Golden Visa residency permit are still allowed entry.
No official statement has come from the authorities yet. Meanwhile, Dubai has already closed the Irani Hospital and the Irani Club, both long-standing institutions of the Shah’s era.
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April 01, 2026 9:50:35 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: Iranian drone attacks Kuwait airport
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: A drone strike by Iran and its allies hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire, officials said.
The state-run KUNA news agency said the attack early Wednesday caused a “major fire” at the airport.
It said there were no immediate injuries from the attack and firefighters were working to bring the blaze under control.
Kuwait International Airport has been attacked before by Iran during the war. The KUNA report suggested the attack may have been launched by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq with support from Tehran.
April 01, 2026 9:43:55 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: China, Pak propose peace plan for West Asia
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: China and Pakistan have put forward a five-point proposal to end the Middle East conflict, calling for the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who paid a day-long visit to Beijing to discuss regional developments.
The two reviewed the situation in the Gulf and Middle East region and Dar briefed Wang about his recent talks with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to promote dialogue between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.
April 01, 2026 9:38:22 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: US deploys third aircraft carrier to West Asia
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group to West Asia. The USS George HW Bush is expected to join the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R Ford, which are already operating in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing US officials.
The report said that if this happens, three US aircraft carriers may remain deployed in the region in the near future.
April 01, 2026 9:35:19 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: Trump says US can end Iran war in two to three weeks
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: US President Donald Trump said the United States can end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran does not need to make any deal as a condition to end the conflict.
“We will be gone very soon,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. He said it could be out “within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three weeks”.
April 01, 2026 9:27:31 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: UAE asked US to capture islands in Strait of Hormuz, report says
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: The UAE is “willing” to join the US-Iran war, a move that could make it the first country from the Persian Gulf to directly participate in the conflict, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials.
The country’s diplomats have reportedly urged the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to join hands and form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. More details here.
April 01, 2026 9:13:28 am First
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: Will UAE get involved in Iran war?
UAE Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is “willing” to join the US-Iran war, a move that could make it the first country from the Persian Gulf to directly participate in the conflict, the Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying.
The country’s diplomats have reportedly urged the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to join hands and form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The report said the UAE believes that countries in Asia and Europe, which are currently on alert, could take part in clearing the strait if they receive UN Security Council approval.
Gulf officials said the country’s stance has now changed. An official told the publication that before the war broke out on February 28, the UAE viewed Iran as a difficult neighbor, but one whose actions followed a certain logic.
