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21 Charged in UAE for Sharing Missile Attack Videos

3/13/2026

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Twenty-one individuals, including a 60-year-old British tourist, face charges under UAE cybercrime laws for filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile attacks.
The British man was arrested in Dubai after police discovered a deleted video of a missile strike on his phone.
The charges are vague and may include actions like sharing or commenting on videos.
Penalties can reach up to two years in prison and fines of up to 200,000 AED.
UAE authorities warn against sharing such content due to national security concerns amid regional tensions.

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Twenty-one individuals, including a 60-year-old British tourist, face charges under UAE cybercrime laws for filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile attacks.
The British man was arrested in Dubai after police discovered a deleted video of a missile strike on his phone.
The charges are vague and may include actions like sharing or commenting on videos.
Penalties can reach up to two years in prison and fines of up to 200,000 AED.
UAE authorities warn against sharing such content due to national security concerns amid regional tensions.