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Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
The reported move could disrupt residency and business ties, while Golden Visa holders remain exempt, and airlines have not said why the restriction was imposed.
- On Tuesday, March 31, major carriers including Emirates, Etihad, and FlyDubai stopped allowing Iranian nationals to enter or transit through the United Arab Emirates. The airlines confirmed this directive on their portals, though UAE authorities have issued no official public statement.
- These restrictions follow a sharp escalation in regional conflict, including Sunday's interception of 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported engaging these threats, marking a significant rise in West Asia hostilities.
- The measure impacts all Iranian passport holders, including those with valid residency or tourist visas. Ali Shariati of the Iran Chamber of Commerce warned that the approach creates legal uncertainty, potentially placing significant assets and property investments at risk.
- Reports indicate that some Iranian residents still inside the country have received notices to leave within 30 days. Shariati noted authorities used the term "cancelled" rather than "banned," leaving thousands in what he described as a legal limbo.
- Holders of 10-year Golden Visas remain permitted entry despite the directive. The move follows recent closures of the Iranian Hospital and the Iranian Club in Dubai, signaling further strains on long-standing community institutions.
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