{
  "id": 1800976,
  "title": "UAE detects two missiles from Iran, halts trade and financial transactions: What residents need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-detects-two-missiles-from-iran-halts-trade-and-financial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T20:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-detects-two-missiles-from-iran-halts-trade-and-financial-transactions-what-residents-need-to-know-1.500645126"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, prompting the country to halt all trade and financial dealings with Iran. The Ministry of Defence reported that the missiles were aimed at maritime navigation and fell into the sea without causing any land damage. The UAE's air defence systems intercepted the threats, and the situation has been deemed safe. Residents are advised to rely on official sources for updates and avoid spreading misinformation. The UAE remains on high alert and prepared to respond to any further threats to its security and national sovereignty.",
  "summary": "The UAE has urged residents to rely on official information after its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. The Ministry of Defence said assessments showed the missiles were targeting maritime navigation and that both ultimately fell into the sea, with no impact on land. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-suspends-all-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran-until",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:23:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UAE cuts off trade with Iran until further notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-cuts-off-trade-with-iran-until-further-notice",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:30:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "UAE says Iran fired two missiles at it, both fell in the sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-says-iran-fired-two-missiles-at-it-both-fell-in-the-sea",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:43:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-halts-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran-until-further",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:09:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-accuses-iran-of-firing-ballistic-missiles-at-shipping",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:40:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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