United Arab Emirates cuts off trade with Iran, nixing billions — why it could have crippling effect on Tehran

Published on: Monday 24 August 2026

A US ally in the Middle East has finally cut off Iran — and it could be one of the biggest threats to the regime yet. The United Arab Emirates, which serves as Tehran’s largest supplier of goods, suspended all trade with the Iran over the weekend — nixing $6 billion in cash that went to the regime from exports, as well as access to vital supplies from the outside world. Dubai — the UAE’s thriving commercial hub — is by far Iran’s largest...

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United Arab Emirates cuts off trade with Iran, nixing billions — why it could have crippling effect on Tehran