### [2026-08-18](/feed/2026/08/18/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# The United Arab Emirates suspends commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at the country. 




### Sources:

1. [Time](https://time.com/article/2026/08/19/uae-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-reported-missile-strikes/)

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