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UAE expands ports and corridors to cut Iran dependence

9/8/2026

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UAE is building export routes to reduce dependence on Iran-related conflict.
Iran fired missiles at the UAE and hit oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE halted all financial and economic transactions with Iran in August, citing missile threats.
UAE is expanding eastern-coast port capacity and adding pipelines, railways, alternative corridors.
Anwar Gargash criticized Gulf Arab states for not forming a united response to Iran.

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Story summary

UAE is building export routes to reduce dependence on Iran-related conflict.
Iran fired missiles at the UAE and hit oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE halted all financial and economic transactions with Iran in August, citing missile threats.
UAE is expanding eastern-coast port capacity and adding pipelines, railways, alternative corridors.
Anwar Gargash criticized Gulf Arab states for not forming a united response to Iran.