The UAE closes its embassy in Tehran — Key Events — Iran–Gulf

What happened

The United Arab Emirates closes its mission in Tehran on the war's second day, as Iranian missiles and drones begin arriving on Emirati territory.

The clearest marker of the Emirati shift from hedging to hardening, and it separates the UAE response from the Saudi, Qatari and Omani ones. The module records it as a suspension of relations rather than a termination.

Confidence: Moderate

When1 Mar 2026

KindDiplomatic

Confidence: Moderate Sources: Congressional Research Service — Iran, the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz Methodology Corrections

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The 2026 warOpening and closure

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