UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says Iran launched drone and missile attacks on its key oil port in Fujairah, causing a large fire and injuring three Indian workers. The UAE intercepted several missiles and reported damage to an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route. Iran denies targeting the UAE or US ships, while tensions remain high in the region.Key Facts
- A fire broke out at Fujairah, the UAE’s largest oil port, after a drone attack claimed to be from Iran.
- Three Indian nationals were injured in the Fujairah strike.
- The UAE military intercepted three Iranian missiles; a fourth fell into the sea.
- An oil tanker linked to the UAE’s state company Adnoc was hit near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran denies attacking the UAE or US vessels and says it only fired warning shots at a US warship.
- US President Donald Trump said the US shot down seven Iranian fast boats in the strait; Iran denied this.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly blocked after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, followed by an Iranian blockade.
- About 20,000 sailors on 2,000 ships have been stranded due to the conflict; the US plans to help free these vessels.
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