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Dubai-based airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

By Reuters 1 April 2026, 7:36 am
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A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in the background an an Emirates plane is parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in the background an an Emirates plane is parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Dubai-based airline Emirates says on its website that Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates, amid heightened tensions between Iran and Gulf states.

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

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