The United Arab Emirates has halted all commercial and financial ties with Iran following a fresh missile attack, local authorities said on Tuesday.
Emirati defense officials confirmed two ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian territory toward the country around 9 p.m. local time.
One projectile splashed into Emirati territorial waters while the second crashed into international shipping lanes, according to the UAE Defense Ministry.
The targeted strikes represent the latest escalation in a volatile region previously rocked by broader military confrontations involving Israel and the United States.
Iranian foreign ministry officials swiftly denied responsibility for the launches, which UAE authorities claimed were specifically aimed at disrupting maritime navigation.
Abu Dhabi’s total economic freeze follows a series of recent strikes targeting state-owned oil tankers attempting to navigate the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The economic fallout threatens to further isolate Tehran as Gulf neighbors take aggressive steps to protect critical trade arteries and offshore infrastructure.
Maritime security remains severely compromised across the narrow waterway, through which a major portion of global crude oil supplies must pass daily.
