US expands evacuations of non-emergency staff to include UAE amid Iran war

The other countries include Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan; Kuwait and Qatar

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The UAE, home to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and long considered a safe corner of the Middle East, has been dragged into the Iran war with interceptions and attacks
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1 min read Last Updated : Mar 03 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

The US State Department evacuations of non-emergency personnel and family reached six nations on Tuesday with the inclusion of the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE, home to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and long considered a safe corner of the Middle East, has been dragged into the Iran war with interceptions and attacks.

The other countries include Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan. Kuwait and Qatar.

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First Published: Mar 03 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

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