UAE halts trade with Iran after missile incident

The UAE announced on Tuesday that all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry. The statement added that the decision comes in light of Iran's regional escalation that "undermine regional and international peace and security". The Ministry of Defence also posted on X that the two ballistic missiles launched earlier from Iran into its territory were targeting maritime traffic and fell into the sea.

The Ministry of Interior also cautioned residents against prioritizing social media content over personal safety, noting that such behavior puts lives at risk and may have legal consequences. For motorists receiving the alert while driving, the ministry clarified that they should not pull over on highways or exit their vehicles abruptly. Instead, they are advised to continue to their destination and seek shelter in the nearest secure building upon arrival. The ministry emphasized that violating emergency safety instructions is a legal offense and urged the public to cooperate fully with emergency response measures. Residents were also advised to rely solely on official government channels for updates.