UAE arrests dozens of British citizens over online posts during Iran war

The United Arab Emirates has arrested dozens of British citizens as part of a major crackdown on social media activity during its war with Iran. These arrests target individuals who have filmed, photographed, or shared content depicting Iranian missile and drone attacks on Emirati soil. The Emirati government's actions are an attempt to limit reputational damage and control the narrative about the conflict's impact on the country. Advocacy groups report that people have been detained for simply sending private messages or failing to delete images of the attacks.