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A vessel anchored about 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, UAE, was seized by unknown individuals and is now reportedly headed toward Iranian waters, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center. There are no immediate claims of responsibility, and the UAE’s port and the broader Iran-Israel war context are under discussion, with the incident adding to tensions surrounding regional oil trade and maritime security.
The UAE reports a second consecutive day of missiles and drones strikes attributed to Iran, which Tehran’s IRGC denies; a prior attack sparked a fire at Fujairah’s oil facility and injured three Indian nationals, elevating fears of a broader clash near the Hormuz Strait amid US-Israel actions and ongoing disruption to global energy flows.
UAE officials say Iran launched a barrage of 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 drones at Fujairah, injuring three Indian nationals and setting an oil refinery ablaze, with UAE air defences claiming to have engaged the attacks. Iran’s state TV blamed US adventurism, while Fujairah’s strategic Habshan–Fujairah pipeline and its role as an oil hub amplify the incident’s significance amid broader Gulf tensions and the disputed Strait of Hormuz, where the US has pledged to escort ships. India condemned the attack.
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.