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Airline Emirates Says Iranian Nationals Barred From Entering or Transiting UAE

April 1 (Reuters) – ⁠Dubai-based ⁠airline ⁠Emirates’ website said ​on ‌Wednesday that Iranian ‌nationals ⁠were ⁠not allowed to enter ​or transit the ​United Arab Emirates.

The ⁠website of ⁠another ⁠carrier, Flydubai, ​said Iranian nationals ​holding ⁠a UAE “Golden Visa” ⁠were exempt and permitted to enter ⁠and transit the country.

The restrictions come amid heightened tensions between ⁠Iran and Gulf states.

(Reporting by Reuters; ​Editing by Jamie ​Freed)

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