DUBAI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) airlines, including Emirates and flydubai, announced on Wednesday through their websites that Iranian nationals are not permitted to enter or transit the country.
Flydubai said Iranian nationals holding a UAE "Golden Visa" are exempt from the restriction.
The restriction comes amid growing strains between Iran and Gulf nations.
On Wednesday morning, loud explosions from intercepted missiles were heard across Dubai. Authorities in the emirate of Fujairah reported that one person was killed after debris from an intercepted drone fell on a farm in the Al-Rifa'a area. ■
