Iran & United Arab Emirates — Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates)

Iran: Iran faces increased economic isolation as the UAE, a major trading partner and re-export hub, halts all trade and financial transactions. This exacerbates its severe economic crisis, with high inflation and a collapsing currency.

United Arab Emirates — Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates): The ministry detected the Iranian ballistic missiles, providing the security context for the suspension.

Iran: Iran, through its IRGC, claimed responsibility for the missile strikes on UAE tankers, escalating the conflict. Iran faces renewed US strikes and a naval blockade.

United Arab Emirates — Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates): UAE MoD confirmed the attack, condemned it, and stated the UAE reserves the right to respond.

Iran: Iran is the main target of US strikes, suffering heavy military and civilian casualties. It has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, using it as leverage, but its economy is under severe strain from sanctions and blockade.

United Arab Emirates — Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates): The UAE Ministry of Defence reported the missile attack on its tankers, confirming casualties.