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35 British Citizens Jailed in UAE Amid Iran War Crackdown

3/31/2026

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Dozens of British citizens have been jailed in the United Arab Emirates amid a crackdown on social media activity tied to the Iran war, according to Detained in Dubai.
At least 35 Britons remain detained, facing overcrowded facilities and pressure to sign confessions without legal representation.
The UAE government says the measures are necessary to maintain public security, while the conflict has caused over $120 billion in market capitalisation losses.

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Dozens of British citizens have been jailed in the United Arab Emirates amid a crackdown on social media activity tied to the Iran war, according to Detained in Dubai.
At least 35 Britons remain detained, facing overcrowded facilities and pressure to sign confessions without legal representation.
The UAE government says the measures are necessary to maintain public security, while the conflict has caused over $120 billion in market capitalisation losses.