Iran has conducted multiple waves of missile and drone strikes on UAE territory during the 2026 regional conflict, including repeated attacks on ports, energy sites, and air bases that prompted UAE air defenses, trade suspensions, and embassy closure. Recent diplomatic friction has intensified after the late-September Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi and renewed Emirati claims on the Tunbs and Abu Musa islands, drawing Iranian warnings of “highly dangerous consequences” and characterizations of the UAE as aligned with adversaries. Ongoing US-Iran negotiations, airspace restrictions, and suspended Iranian flights to the Emirates reflect persistent tensions, while Gulf security talks and de-escalation overtures remain stalled amid the broader war dynamics. These factors shape trader assessments of near-term targeting risks.