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Iran Strikes Gulf Allies, Expatriates Face Loyalty Crisis

4/23/2026

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The United States and Israel's war with Iran has prompted Iranian airstrikes on Gulf allies, including the United Arab Emirates.
Iranian expatriates in the UAE, such as Reza Namazi, feel conflicted about loyalties amid the conflict.
Namazi has lived in Dubai for 20 years and describes the experience of his homeland attacking his host country.
A relative's Emirati visa was canceled while vacationing in Spain, leaving the family stranded abroad.

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The United States and Israel's war with Iran has prompted Iranian airstrikes on Gulf allies, including the United Arab Emirates.
Iranian expatriates in the UAE, such as Reza Namazi, feel conflicted about loyalties amid the conflict.
Namazi has lived in Dubai for 20 years and describes the experience of his homeland attacking his host country.
A relative's Emirati visa was canceled while vacationing in Spain, leaving the family stranded abroad.