UAE strikes
PM Modi calls Iranian missile strikes on UAE oil hub that injured three Indians as 'unacceptable'
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the Iranian strikes on a major oil facility in the UAE, which left three Indian nationals injured, calling it “unacceptable.”
Condemning the attack, he wrote on X: "Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable."
Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2026
India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through…
He said India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE.
"India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy," he said.
Referring to the ongoing tension in the Starit of Hormuz, the PM said: " Ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security."
The condemnation came after three Indian nationals were injured in a drone strike that triggered a fire at a major oil facility in Fujairah on Monday. The incident marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, breaking months of relative calm in the Gulf.
The attack reportedly targeted the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, one of the UAE’s key energy hubs. Civil defence teams rushed to the site and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further.
According to the Fujairah Media Office, emergency responders acted swiftly, and the injured were taken to hospital for treatment. Their identities and current conditions have not yet been fully disclosed.
The incident is being described as the first major breach of calm in the UAE since a Pakistani-mediated ceasefire between Washington and Tehran came into effect on April 8.
In a parallel development, UAE defence systems reportedly intercepted three Iranian missiles over its waters, while another missile is said to have fallen into the sea.
The situation triggered heightened security across major cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Residents received emergency alerts on their mobile phones warning of potential missile threats and advising them to seek immediate shelter.
The alerts urged people to remain indoors, avoid windows and open areas, and follow official instructions until further notice, reflecting growing concerns over a wider regional escalation.
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