Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East
Summary
Iran denied that it fired two ballistic missiles that landed in the Persian Gulf, an accusation made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament speaker arrived in Iraq for a three-day visit amid rising tensions and no new talks planned between Iran and the United States.Key Facts
- The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles targeting maritime navigation, which Iran denied.
- The incident was the first missile or drone attack on the UAE in weeks after previous attacks following a U.S. and Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, 2026.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the UAE’s accusation harmful to efforts for regional trust and peace.
- In response to ongoing tensions, the UAE suspended trade with Iran.
- France announced it will expel two Iranian diplomats after Iran expelled French diplomats earlier this week.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arrived in Iraq for an official three-day visit.
- There are no signs of renewed talks between Iran and the United States at this time.
- The tensions add to concerns about escalation in the Middle East region.
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