UAE residents face travel disruptions as US-Iran tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump is weighing renewed military action against Iran, warning Washington may have to "destroy the rest of the country" if Tehran's nuclear programme cannot be contained, as regional tensions continue to impact the Gulf. Maritime security risks are rising around the Strait of Hormuz, with four attacks reported in 96 hours off Oman's Musandam coast, while UAE travellers face extended flight cancellations on routes to Saudi Arabia. Trump has convened his national security team and is considering three options: renewed strikes, economic pressure, or a negotiated agreement. Iran insists on seven conditions, including sanctions relief, before any settlement, while diplomatic channels remain open through Qatar. Russia's President Putin met Iran's security chief in Moscow, and the region remains on edge as key indicators for UAE residents include Hormuz developments, airline schedules, and oil prices.