Iran MP of National Security Commission says Iran has a business with the UAE and will not let it go

The statement from the Iranian MP indicates a commitment to maintaining economic ties with the UAE, which could stabilize bilateral relations amid regional tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 May 2026, 15:42 UTCOn the live feed at 15:22 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Member of the National Security Commission of Iran says from now on, the actions of the US for the maritime blockade will be met with Iran's military response, Fars reports

15:30

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Iran MP of National Security Commission says Iran has a business with the UAE and will not let it go

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The plan for the legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz is being prepared, Tasnim reports

15:08

US VP Vance meeting with Qatari PM to discuss negotiations with Iran; Qatar has been running a back channel of mediation between the US and Iran in recent weeks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, via Axios citing a US official

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