Iran Warns UAE Residents to Avoid U.S. Bases as Trump Claims Tehran Seeks Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced on March 15, 2026, that Iran is seeking a ceasefire but emphasized that no agreement has been reached as the U.S. remains firm on its terms. Trump described Iran’s military capabilities as "completely decimated" following previous strikes on Kharg Island and hinted at the possibility of further actions. Despite these claims of Iranian interest in a deal, Tehran has publicly demanded the expulsion of U.S. forces from the Middle East and continues to engage in regional proxy conflicts. On the ground, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has issued direct warnings to residents in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, urging them to evacuate areas near U.S. bases and key oil ports. This heightened pressure has led to evacuation orders in Doha and a significant slowdown in tourism in Dubai. Meanwhile, the conflict continues to broaden; an Iranian missile reportedly struck Beersheba, Israel, and Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have triggered fears of a ground invasion—the largest since 2006—following Hezbollah rocket barrages. The Trump administration is calling on international allies, including Great Britain, France, Japan, and South Korea, to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure global oil transit. Amid these threats, the U.S. has pulled non-emergency staff from Oman. Inside Iran, authorities reported arrests of alleged Israeli spies, while recent strikes have reportedly hit research centers in Shiraz and industrial sites in Isfahan.