New Delhi: India has strongly condemned the attack on a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates that left three Indian nationals injured, as tensions escalate between Iran and the United States in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of External Affairs termed the incident “unacceptable”, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities. “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,” spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. The ministry added that India continues to advocate dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the attack, stating, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.”
He added that India stands in “firm solidarity with the UAE” and reiterated support for resolving issues through dialogue. Modi further emphasised the importance of “safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz” for global energy security. (Source: PM Modi’s post on X)
According to authorities in the UAE, air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones, though a drone strike triggered a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah, injuring the Indian workers. The incident marks a significant escalation, coming weeks after a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Tehran has not directly confirmed responsibility. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that both the US and UAE should avoid being drawn deeper into conflict. Iranian state media also quoted a military official suggesting the incident was linked to US actions in the region rather than a deliberate Iranian strike.
Meanwhile, the crisis has been further intensified by conflicting claims over recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has accused US forces of attacking civilian passenger boats and killing five people, disputing Washington’s claim that it targeted vessels linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. There has been no immediate response from the US military to these allegations.
Meanwhile, Iran has warned that any attempt by US forces to enter or escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as a violation of the ceasefire. The warning follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement that American forces would assist in navigating vessels through the blocked waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor through which nearly one-fifth of global energy supplies pass, remains at the centre of the standoff. Continued disruption has already pushed up global oil and fertiliser prices, raising concerns over broader economic fallout.
With both sides exchanging accusations and military posturing intensifying, the fragile ceasefire in the region appears increasingly uncertain, heightening fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
