The Emirati Foreign Ministry said it decided to impose the punitive measures on Iran after two ballistic missiles were fired at the country, while also saying it remained committed to 'dialogue, cooperation and regional integration'

Abu Dhabi is hoping that a trade embargo will force Tehran to surrender.

UAE defense ministry says two Iranian missiles fell into the sea; Iran's foreign ministry calls allegations 'baseless'

By Cui Haipei in Dubai, UAEand Jan Yumul in Hong Kong |