Police within the UAE’s Abu Dhabi emirate stated on Friday (March 20, 2026) that they arrested greater than 100 folks for filming and posting misinformation throughout the West Asia conflict.
The arrests come as Gulf nations crack down on footage and posts associated to Iran’s assaults throughout the battle triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic.
“Abu Dhabi Police introduced the arrest of 109 people of varied nationalities who filmed websites and incidents and circulated incorrect data through social media platforms throughout present occasions,” it stated in a press release on X, including that some had shared “deceptive data”.
“Such actions are liable to incite public opinion and unfold rumors amongst members of the neighborhood,” it added.
The UAE attorney-general has ordered the arrests of 35 folks up to now for publishing misinformation, filming or publishing footage of incidents associated to the conflict or glorifying “a hostile state and its political and navy management”.
Related measures have been taken throughout the Gulf as Iran hits U.S. belongings but additionally civilian infrastructure together with landmarks, oil and fuel services, airports and residential areas.
In Qatar, authorities have arrested greater than 300 folks for sharing pictures and what they described as “deceptive data” throughout the conflict.
Bahrain and Kuwait have additionally made related strikes.
The Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s assaults in response to the U.S.-Israeli navy marketing campaign.
Revealed – March 20, 2026 10:59 pm IST