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The UAE closes its embassy in Tehran

1 Mar 2026Key event

Diplomatic

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.

Why it mattersThe 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: ModerateSources: Congressional Research Service — Iran, the Gulf and the Strait of HormuzMethodology Corrections

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The 2026 warOpening and closure

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