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Iranian drone and missile attacks targeted the UAE’s Fujairah oil port and Dubai International Airport, causing fires and flight disruptions as UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones; the strikes underscore ongoing efforts to disrupt Gulf energy infrastructure amid rising regional tensions.
A fire near the Port of Fujairah was sparked by debris from an intercepted drone, temporarily suspending operations with no injuries reported, as U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island escalate tensions and send oil prices higher amid a large IEA reserves release.
Oil-loading operations at Fujairah, a key UAE bunkering hub, were suspended after a fire caused by debris from an intercepted drone; no injuries were reported. The incident follows a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island and rising tensions, with Iran’s IRGC warning that U.S. interests in the UAE are legitimate targets, while Brent crude traded above $100 as markets weigh escalation risks.