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Iran rejects UAE statement on missile launches originating from Iran

Created at 18 Aug · 9:11 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a UAE statement accusing Iran of launching missiles at maritime traffic in its territory, calling the accusations "baseless" and a violation of good neighborly relations. The UAE subsequently suspended all trade with Iran.

Who's Involved

Esmaeil Baghaei
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson
UAE
Accused Iran of missile launches and suspended trade
Iran
Rejected UAE accusations and had trade suspended
Iran rejects UAE statement on missile launches originating from Iran

↳ Why This Matters

The rejection of missile launch allegations and subsequent trade suspension between Iran and the UAE escalates regional tensions and could impact global trade routes and energy markets.

Key facts

  • Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a UAE statement.
  • The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles at maritime traffic.
  • The UAE suspended all trade with Iran.
  • Iran called the UAE's accusations "baseless" and a violation of good neighborly relations.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a statement by the UAE on Tuesday, calling the accusations that Iran was behind missiles launched against the Gulf country a day earlier "baseless" and a violation of good neighborly relations. The UAE had accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles at maritime traffic in its territory and subsequently cut off all trade against the country until further notice.

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Frequently asked questions

The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles at maritime traffic in its territory.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the accusations, calling them "baseless" and a violation of good neighborly relations.

The UAE suspended all trade, commercial, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice.

How It Developed

The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles at maritime traffic.
The UAE announced a suspension of trade, commercial, and financial transactions with Iran.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the UAE's statement, calling the accusations "baseless" and a violation of good neighborly relations.

Sources

T1
Iran rejects UAE statement on missile launches originating from IranMiddle East Eye
T2
Iran Rejects UAE Missile Attack Allegations on August 19gate.com

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