United Arab Emirates and United States
United Arab Emirates scores 74/100 toward United States (friendliness, support), while United States scores 70/100 back.
United Arab Emirates toward United States
The UAE suspended trade with Iran after Iranian missile attacks on UAE territory targeting US bases, and Iran warned Gulf states against helping the US—indicating the UAE has aligned itself with US interests and is hosting US military forces. This represents clear UAE cooperation with and support for the US posture in the region.
United States toward United Arab Emirates
The US is operating military forces from UAE soil and conducting strikes to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping, while also targeting UAE-based bank branches of Egyptian institutions to enforce Iran sanctions—showing active US security partnership with UAE alongside economic pressure tools affecting UAE-based entities.
Recent coverage
- Donald Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire in weeks The Hindu World, 2026-09-01
- Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up The Guardian World, 2026-08-31
- Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause NPR World, 2026-08-31
- US hits Larak Island, Iran retaliates on Jordan, UAE The New Arab, 2026-08-31
- U.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation - PBS Google News: Egypt + United States, 2026-08-28
- India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, U.S. sanctions - sg.finance.yahoo.com Google News: India + Iran, 2026-08-24
- United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after latest attack - Washington Examiner Google News: United Arab Emirates + Iran, 2026-08-19
- UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch - The Washington Post Google News: United Arab Emirates + Iran, 2026-08-19
- Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties - thehindu.com Google News: United Arab Emirates + Iran, 2026-08-19
- Trump wants Saudi Arabia in Abraham Accords, but it hasn’t been easy for UAE - The Washington Post Google News: United Arab Emirates + Iran, 2026-07-25
- U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi Suspends Consular Appointments as Regional Security Crisis Deepens - Kurdistan24 Google News: United Arab Emirates + United States, 2026-07-14
- The UAE Joins United States’ Closest Export Control Partners: Key Takeaways from the BIS Final Rule - globaltradeandsanctionslaw.com Google News: United Arab Emirates + United States, 2026-07-14
- Selling the S-400 to Qatar or the UAE Solves Turkey’s Problem, Not Washington’s - Foundation for Defense of Democracies Google News: United Arab Emirates + United States, 2026-07-10
- UAE, US Deepen Investment in Key Sectors, Building on Foundational Partnership - UAE Embassy in Washington, DC Google News: United Arab Emirates + United States, 2026-06-05
- U.S. advisor talks Sudan crisis with Egypt, UAE, and Saudi foreign ministers - Sudan Tribune Google News: United Arab Emirates + Egypt, 2026-02-27