Iran has issued a chilling warning to the UAE, accusing it of standing too closely with Washington as tensions in the Gulf continue to rise.

Iran has issued a chilling warning to the UAE, accusing it of standing too closely with Washington as tensions in the Gulf continue to rise.

According to Iran’s hardline messaging, Tehran is warning Abu Dhabi that any cooperation with U.S. military activity could come at a serious cost. The message is blunt: stop acting as America’s regional shield, or face consequences directly. Iran has threatened that if UAE territory, ports, bases, or facilities are used to support attacks against Iran, they could become targets for ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The warning carries a dangerous undertone: when the United States steps back, Iran says the UAE will be left to face the consequences alone. Whether this is a real military threat or psychological pressure, the message is designed to intimidate. But in a region already on edge, even one statement like this can fuel panic, raise fears of escalation, and push the Gulf closer to a wider conflict.