Iranian Goods Continue to Flow into Dubai Despite UAE Sanctions

Kathmandu. The markets of old Dubai are still filled with saffron, cumin, pistachios, and almonds from Iran, as if the two shores of the Gulf are not separated by war.

Last month, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a halt to trade and financial transactions with Tehran. Tehran has tightened its grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, targeting US-allied countries in response to US attacks.