Flights at major UAE hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, were temporarily suspended following reports of a drone attack in the emirate of Fujairah, according to Iranian state media FARS News Agency.
Iran's FARS News Agency reported that an aerial strike targeted an oil industrial zone in Fujairah, triggering a fire. The fire was announced by the UAE's Fujairah government information office. Authorities in the UAE are currently working to bring the blaze under control. There has been no immediate official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding the extent of the damage or casualties.
The Iranian news media also said that the port of Dubai was targeted by missile attacks that damaged American facilities in this port.
In addition, Al Jazeera, quoting the UAE Ministry of Defense, claimed that four cruise missiles were heading towards the country's territory from the direction of Iran had been detected.
The reported incident comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly involving Iran and the United States. Iranian state media claimed that the country's navy had blocked what it described as “American-Zionist” warships from entering a sensitive maritime zone.
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Separately, unverified reports suggested that missiles were fired at a US warship near Jask Island after it allegedly ignored warnings issued by Iranian forces. These claims have not been independently confirmed.
In response, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated via a post on X that no US Navy vessels had been struck, effectively rejecting the reports of a successful attack.
Al-Jazeera reported that the reported escalation comes shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would begin “Project Freedom” on Monday, aimed at “guiding” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the announcement, US Central Command would support the operation with 15,000 military personnel, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, alongside warships and drones.
Earlier, in a separate statement carried by Fars News Agency, IRGC spokesman Sardar Mohebbi warned that any vessels violating what Tehran described as the “management process of the Strait of Hormuz” would face consequences.
“There has been no change in the management process of the Strait of Hormuz. Any maritime movement of civilian and commercial vessels that complies with the transit protocols issued by the IRGC Navy and takes place through the specified route in coordination will be safe and sound,” Mohebbi said.
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