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UAE suspends trade and financial transactions with Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from albawaba.com · Israel
The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade and financial transactions with Iran. This decision signifies a notable shift in economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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