The United Arab Emirates recently thwarted an Iranian terrorist attack that was to slated to take place in Dubai on Jan. 3 – the first anniversary of the killing of Iran's infamous Quds Force Commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike in Iraq.
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According to local media reports, the terrorist plot sought to target an Israeli tourist destination and business districts.
Israeli tourists have been flocking to the Arabian Gulf kingdom since it normalized ties with the Jewish state on Sept. 15, 2020.
UAE intelligence agencies have reportedly arrested an Iranian squad in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on suspicion of plotting the attacks.
Iran had retaliated for Soleimani's killing several days after it took place by launching a missile salvo on two Iraqi military bases hosting American troops.
Tehran has repeatedly stated that its initial response was "only the beginning" of its retribution.
Tensions between the US and Iran have increased in recent days after President Donald Trump made clear that he would hold "Iran responsible" for any attack on Americans in Iraq.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif later warned Trump against any "adventure" in the Gulf before he leaves the White House on Jan. 20.
On Friday, Revolutionary Guard Commander Gen. Hossein Salami said the Islamic republic "is fully prepared" to respond to any US military pressure.
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