Iran's threat to Gulf countries continues to be present even though attacks have been halted in the last two weeks. The United Arab Emirates announced this Monday that they have dismantled a terrorist organization which, according to authorities, had ties to Iran and was planning to carry out attacks against states in the Middle East.
Security services declared, through an official announcement, that 27 members of this organization have been arrested, which is suspected of preparing to carry out "terrorist acts and sabotage on national territory." According to preliminary investigations, authorities stated that direct links between the group and Iran have been uncovered.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates also published the photographs and names of the 27 arrested individuals but did not disclose their nationality. The footage released from the operation showed the action of the United Arab Emirates in dismantling this organization. In the public statement by the authorities, it was also mentioned that the authorities published the photographs and names of the 27 arrested men, without making their nationality known. In a statement published by Abu Dhabi officials, it is said that the United Arab Emirates will remain an "impregnable fortress" against any betrayal and that the country's flag will continue to wave with pride and security for its citizens.
These arrests on Monday in the United Arab Emirates come as Gulf states have taken stricter measures against groups linked to Iran, including Hezbollah, as well as other terrorist groups and structures.