UAE Arrests 45 People for Sharing Videos of Iranian Strikes

UAE arrests 45 over Iran strikes videos

3/14/2026, 9:13:14 AM en source ↗
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Abu Dhabi police have arrested 45 people for sharing videos related to Iranian military strikes, in what appears to be a sweeping crackdown on the spread of conflict-related footage. The UAE authorities have not detailed the specific charges, but the arrests signal the Gulf state's sensitivity to content depicting the regional conflict. The move underscores growing efforts by Gulf governments to control the domestic information environment amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

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Preview Abu Dhabi police have said that they have arrested 45 people for sharing videos of Iranian strikes
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