UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was attacked again by Iranian missiles and drones for the second day in a row. This took place amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, including US efforts to protect ships passing through the nearby Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy exports.Key Facts
- The UAE’s Defence Ministry reported missile and drone attacks from Iran for two consecutive days.
- On Monday, at least three people were injured when a drone caused a fire at a key oil terminal in Fujairah, which handles about 1.7 million barrels of oil per day.
- Iran has taken control of the Strait of Hormuz by attacking or threatening ships without its permission.
- The US launched “Project Freedom” to protect ships passing through the Strait starting Monday.
- Iran fired missiles, including ballistic ones, toward the UAE on Monday; the UAE intercepted all, but there was still a fire.
- US forces reported destroying Iranian boats, missiles, and drones, but said no US ships were hit.
- The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since April 13 to limit Iran’s oil exports and imports.
- The UAE had been heavily targeted during five weeks of war before a ceasefire began on April 8, with over 2,800 missiles and drones fired at it.
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