Why the United Arab Emirates is a target for Iran's aggression

Iran is looking to test a state that has positioned itself as the Gulf's safest bridge between East and West — and the future of the region.

# Why the United Arab Emirates is a target for Iran's aggression Iran is looking to test a state that has positioned itself as the Gulf's safest bridge between East and West — and the future of the region. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/iran-us-war-uae-target-aggression.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*