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Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

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Emirates bars Iranian nationals from entering or transiting UAE, while Flydubai allows entry for Golden Visa holders, amid rising tensions between Iran and Gulf states.

(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. 

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