politics
May 6, 2026
India condemns drone strike on UAE oil site
India condemned a reported Iranian strike on a UAE petroleum site in Fujairah after three Indian nationals were injured, urging dialogue and diplomacy.
TL;DR
- India strongly condemns the Iranian drone strike on a petroleum industrial site in Fujairah, UAE.
- Three Indian nationals sustained slight injuries in the attack.
- India supports the UAE and calls for peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for regional peace and global energy security.
- The UAE reported that three Iranian cruise missiles were shot down over its territorial waters.
- Iranian officials deny plans to target the UAE.
- Tensions are high between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz, with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have led to soaring global oil prices, severely impacting developing nations.
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