ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates announced Friday that it had dismantled a “terrorist network” funded and directed by Hezbollah and Iran that had been operating inside the country, according to state news agency WAM.The State Security Department said members of the cell were arrested and found to be operating under fake business fronts.Authorities accused the group of targeting the national economy in coordination with external actors, and of engaging in terror financing, money laundering, and activities threatening national security.The UAE affirmed it will maintain a firm stance against any attempts to undermine its security or stability and will not tolerate foreign interference.The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, as Iran continues retaliatory strikes across the region following ongoing US-Israeli military operations.ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates announced Friday that it had dismantled a “terrorist network” funded and directed by Hezbollah and Iran that had been operating inside the country, according to state news agency WAM.The State Security Department said members of the cell were arrested and found to be operating under fake business fronts.Authorities accused the group of targeting the national economy in coordination with external actors, and of engaging in terror financing, money laundering, and activities threatening national security.The UAE affirmed it will maintain a firm stance against any attempts to undermine its security or stability and will not tolerate foreign interference.The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, as Iran continues retaliatory strikes across the region following ongoing US-Israeli military operations.
