Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that the fire was caused by a drone attack. Emergency response teams from Fujairah Civil Defence were promptly dispatched and continued efforts to control the blaze.
The three injured individuals from India suffered moderate injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to a report by The Khaleej Times.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi acknowledged the injuries in a social media post, indicating that it is coordinating with local authorities to ensure the affected nationals receive adequate medical care and support.
India condemns the attacks
In response to the incident, India vehemently condemned the assault. The spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the attack on Fujairah, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, is “unacceptable”.
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“We demand an immediate halt to these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent lives. India maintains its stance for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the situation, aiming to restore peace and stability in West Asia,” the MEA remarked in a statement.
“We also advocate for free and unobstructed navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. India is prepared to support all initiatives for a peaceful resolution of conflicts,” it added.
PM Modi says targeting civilians is ‘unacceptable’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also released a statement “strongly condemning” the attacks. “Attacks on civilians and infrastructure are unacceptable,” he stated on X (formerly Twitter).
“India expresses unwavering solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its commitment to a peaceful resolution of all matters through dialogue and diplomacy,” he continued.
“Ensuring safe and unobstructed navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for sustainable regional peace, stability, and global energy security,” PM Modi wrote.
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The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iran had launched four missiles targeting various areas in the country.
“Three were successfully intercepted over the country’s territorial waters, while one fell into the sea,” it stated in a post on X.
The ministry urged residents to heed all public safety directives issued during such events.
Authorities have warned against the propagation of misinformation, advising the public to depend on verified and official sources for the latest updates.
Iran denies launching attacks
Iranian military officials contended that the assaults on the UAE did not originate from their territory. Statements from state media, attributed to high-ranking officials, claimed that Tehran had no intentions of targeting the UAE and that the strikes were neither launched from nor executed on Iranian soil, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Later, an unnamed Iranian military official asserted that the fire at Fujairah port was not an intentional Iranian strike and attributed it to “US military adventurism”.
“The Islamic Republic had no pre-planned agenda to attack the mentioned oil facilities; what occurred was a consequence of US military provocations aimed at facilitating illegal ship movements through the restricted waterways of the Strait of Hormuz,” the official communicated to Iran’s IRIB news agency, as reported by Al Jazeera.
“The US military should be held accountable for this. US officials must cease the improper practice of employing force in diplomatic relations and stop military provocations in this sensitive oil region, which impacts the economies of nations globally,” the official added.
