A major fire broke out in a petroleum industrial area of the United Arab Emirates following a drone attack attributed to Iran, according to the Fujairah Media Office. The incident occurred shortly after the UAE’s defense ministry reported that four missiles had been launched from Iran, three of which were intercepted while one fell into the sea. The fire spread rapidly across the facility, prompting emergency efforts to bring it under control.

Fujairah, a key hub in the global energy supply network, is seen as strategically vital, and the attack has raised concerns about potential impacts on international energy markets. Local authorities are working to contain the blaze, but no immediate details on casualties or the extent of damage have been released.

Security analysts cited in the report warned that the escalating attacks could further intensify tensions across the Gulf region, potentially pushing regional conflicts to a new level.