Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties
Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:18 Tehran's armed forces chief says 'any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation' in war A member of the Iraqi special forces secures the Baghdad International Airport road during the arrival of Iran's Parliament Speaker…
Iran’s armed forces chief has cautioned against any assistance to the United States, stating that it amounts to participating in the ongoing military operation. Ali Abdollahi, the commander, emphasized that providing aid to the US military is a direct participation in the conflict. Iran’s warning comes after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the suspension of all economic ties with Tehran.
The UAE’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Afra al-Hameli, confirmed the decision, citing regional escalations as the reason for the halting of trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran.
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