Drone Assault Jolts Fujairah Oil Zone Amidst Gulf Tensions

A drone attack on Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, originating from Iran, led to a fire and moderate injuries to three Indian citizens. The UAE intercepted multiple missiles. Iran's Revolutionary Guards marked increased regional influence, disrupting a ceasefire. The Fujairah is key for UAE oil exports, circumventing the Strait of Hormuz.

A fire erupted at the UAE's Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Monday following a drone attack launched from Iran, according to local authorities. The incident marks an escalation in tensions as the Gulf state's military managed to intercept three Iranian missiles, with a fourth crashing into the sea.

The Fujairah Media Office reported the swift deployment of civil defence teams to contain the blaze, with three Indian nationals sustaining moderate injuries and transported to a hospital. On social media platform X, the UAE defence ministry confirmed the interception of multiple missiles.

Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy released a map detailing expanded control areas near the Strait of Hormuz, including UAE's Fujairah and Khorfakkan ports. The attack ends a brief calm period since a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran began on April 8, facilitated by Pakistan. Thousands of drones and missiles have been intercepted during previous conflicts, with recent alerts issued in Dubai and Abu Dhabi concerning potential missile strikes.