UAE Imposes Travel Ban on Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates has imposed a travel ban on its citizens from traveling to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. The UAE Foreign Ministry has urged its nationals to avoid traveling to these three countries and called for those currently present there to return immediately.

The UAE has also decided to withdraw from the oil-producing group OPEC and OPEC Plus. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, it said, ‘Given the current circumstances, and in the interest of the country, the Foreign Ministry announces a travel ban for UAE citizens to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.’ Additionally, UAE nationals located in these countries have been urged to return home promptly.