Unacceptable: India condemns Iran's attack on Fujairah that injured 3 Indians

India condemned Iran's attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the UAE, which injured three Indian nationals, calling it "unacceptable" and urging an immediate halt to hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.

In Short

• 3 Indians injured in Iran's missile and drone attacks on UAE
• One drone hit Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone, triggering fire
• India called for immediate halt to targeting civilian infrastructure

India on Tuesday condemned Iran's attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the UAE, which left three Indian nationals injured, calling it unacceptable and demanded an immediate cessation of the targeting of civilian infrastructure.

Amid tensions with the US, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE, with one strike triggering a fire at Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone on Monday, resulting in injuries to Indians.

"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable. We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians. India continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation, so that peace and stability may be restored across West Asia," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X.

"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.

The incident marks a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions and breaks a period of relative calm following a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran earlier this month. Emirati officials confirmed that air defences intercepted multiple incoming threats, even as damage was reported on the ground.

The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi said it is coordinating closely with local authorities to assist those affected. "Three Indian nationals have been injured in today’s attacks in Fujairah. We are in touch with local authorities to ensure adequate medical care and welfare of the affected Indian nationals," the embassy said in a post on X.

The UAE said Iran launched four cruise missiles during the latest attack. According to the defence ministry, three were intercepted by air defence systems, while the fourth fell into the sea.

At the same time, a drone strike sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, a critical hub for the country’s energy exports. Response teams were deployed to contain the blaze, officials said, adding that the injured individuals were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Fujairah holds strategic importance as it allows the UAE to export oil through the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest strike disrupts a fragile lull that had followed weeks of intense conflict in the Gulf. During that period, Emirati authorities said they had intercepted thousands of drones and missiles targeting the country. On Monday, residents in major cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, received emergency alerts warning of potential missile threats.

Iranian media, meanwhile, reported that the country’s naval forces had expanded their operational zone near the Strait of Hormuz, including areas close to UAE ports such as Fujairah and Khorfakkan.

UAE SAYS IT RESERVES RIGHT TO RESPOND TO IRANIAN ATTACKS

In a strongly worded statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks as a serious escalation.

The ministry described the strikes as “treacherous” and said they pose a direct threat to national security, adding that the UAE reserves its “full and legitimate right” to respond.

The renewed attacks come against the backdrop of continued instability in the Gulf, where energy infrastructure and shipping routes remain vulnerable. With tensions rising again, the risk of further escalation between regional and global powers appears to be growing.

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