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Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

By Thomson Reuters Mar 31, 2026 | 11:42 PM

April 1 (Reuters) – Dubai-based airline Emirates’ ​website said ‌on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were ‌not ​allowed ⁠to enter ⁠or transit the United Arab Emirates.

The ​website of another ⁠carrier, ⁠Flydubai, said ​Iranian nationals ​holding a UAE “Golden ‌Visa” were exempt and permitted ⁠to enter and transit the ⁠country.

The ‌restrictions come ⁠amid ​heightened ‌tensions between ​Iran and ⁠Gulf states.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jamie ​Freed)