Pakistani Workers Report Deportations from UAE After Iran War Began
Shia Muslim workers from Pakistan say they lost jobs and faced removal from the United Arab Emirates shortly after the Iran war started. NPR reported the accounts on June 7, 2026.
thenation.comThe accounts describe sudden terminations without stated cause, followed by removal orders. NPR reported the statements on June 7, 2026.
Several workers told NPR they had held positions for years before the dismissals. They linked the timing to the start of the Iran war. No official statement from UAE authorities appears in the reporting. The workers described the actions as tied to their religious identity.
The Iran war began earlier in 2026.
NPR noted the workers' claims but did not present independent verification of the motive. The report did not include statements from employers or government officials.
