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Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.
- Issuing authority
- UAE Foreign Ministry
- Jurisdiction
- United Arab Emirates
- Publication date
- September 26, 2026
- Effective date
- September 26, 2026
- Stage
- Final rule
- Official source
- news.google.com
The United Arab Emirates and Turkey moved to bar Iran's two largest private lenders from operating and grounded Iranian airlines, marking the sharpest financial squeeze on Tehran since conflict began in February, Newsmax reported.
The UAE suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic and UAE territory. The UAE Foreign Ministry stated that the punitive measures would remain in force "until further notice," citing regional escalations that undermine peace and security.
The suspension closes a vital regional economic route, cutting off Iran's main supply channel for foreign goods and eliminating an estimated $6 billion in annual revenue. According to World Trade Organization data cited in the report, the UAE supplied 31% of Iran's imports in 2024—valued at approximately $21 billion—and served as the export destination for 13% of Iranian outbound goods.
The clampdown coincides with mounting pressure on Tehran's financial system, as the Iranian rial fell to a record low of 2.02 million per U.S. dollar, representing half of its valuation in January. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the currency has reached historic lows under a global campaign designated "Operation Economic Outcast."
Sources
- Newsmax · 2026-09-26
