Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or ⁠transit the United Arab Emirates.

The website of another carrier, Flydubai, said Iranian nationals holding a UAE "Golden ⁠Visa" were exempt and permitted to enter and ⁠transit the country.

The restrictions come amid ⁠heightened tensions between Iran ⁠and Gulf states.

Source: Reuters

-- Agencies

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