Three Indian nationals were injured after a drone attack attributed to Iran struck the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the United Arab Emirates, triggering fires at a key energy facility and escalating already heightened regional tensions, according to official and media reports.

The incident occurred amid a broader wave of missile and drone activity in the Gulf region, with UAE authorities reporting that aerial threats were intercepted in multiple areas. The strike on Fujairah led to a fire at the petroleum industrial zone, a critical hub for the country’s oil storage and export operations.

Emergency response teams in Fujairah were immediately deployed to contain the blaze and secure the affected site. Authorities confirmed that three Indian nationals sustained injuries in the incident and were transported to hospital for treatment. Their condition has been described as stable, though further medical updates have not been released publicly.

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The attack comes at a time of heightened instability in the region, with tensions between Iran and Gulf states intensifying following repeated drone and missile exchanges. Fujairah, located along the Gulf of Oman, has previously been identified as a strategic energy corridor, making it a recurring flashpoint during periods of regional escalation.

Officials in the UAE strongly condemned the strike, describing it as part of a dangerous pattern of attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. The government also reiterated its call for the protection of critical facilities and maritime routes, especially those linked to global oil supply chains passing through nearby waterways.

Iran, meanwhile, has not issued a detailed confirmation regarding the specific Fujairah incident, although it has previously denied targeting civilian infrastructure in similar cases. The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic tensions continuing alongside military alerts across the Gulf region as international stakeholders monitor the risk of further escalation.

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