UAE dismantles Iran-linked terrorist cell plotting to undermine national security

On 2026-04-20, UAE State Security announced it had dismantled a terrorist cell and arrested its members in Abu Dhabi. Authorities said the group was allegedly linked to Iran's Wilayat Al Faqih and had planned organised sabotage operations inside the country. The statement said the suspects were charged with establishing a secret organisation, pledging allegiance to external entities, and harming national unity.