The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) recent decision to sever all trade and financial ties with Iran, executed alongside an escalating US naval blockade, has been hailed across Western and Gulf capitals…

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 |