I’m starting to be concerned! Should I be?

[cajunchefray]

No one in the emirates fights for anything..... you are fine.
Iran is the problem and they bank in the Emirates.

True. The Persian Gulf Arabs understand the concept of business, as said by Norman Brinker (Steak and Ale, Chili's restaurants, etc.):

"Nothing is as sacred as the guest returns"

Flying Business Class through the Persian Gulf, you are an important customer.
They don't want to lose that and future revenue of other travelers.