UAE Breaks Up Terrorist Cell Linked to Iran's Top Leadership
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The United Arab Emirates announced it has dismantled a terrorist cell with direct connections to Iran's highest levels of government. Investigators say the group was planning systematic terrorist and sabotage operations within the UAE, and had been actively recruiting local operatives. The cell's discovery highlights ongoing regional tensions between the Gulf Arab states and Iran, which have been locked in a broader geopolitical rivalry across the Middle East. The UAE, a key US ally and major business hub, has previously accused Iran of supporting proxy groups and conducting covert operations in the region.