General · 5 April 2026
UAE bans most Iranians from entering country
Travel and business links could be disrupted as restrictions tighten between the two countries. The United Arab Emirates has barred most Iranians from entering or passing through its airports this week in response to repeated attacks on its infrastructure. Exceptions apply to some residents and professionals, while over half a million Iranians living there have raised concerns about possible wider impact. 
Reported by South China Morning Post · How we write briefs