Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
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Oil-loading operations at the UAE's Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering and crude export hub, were suspended following a drone attack and fire. Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared US interests in the UAE—including ports, docks, and military locations—as legitimate targets in retaliation for US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. The incident has severely disrupted one of the world's most important maritime energy transit points.
Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the US attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by saying that US interests in the UAE - including ports, docks and military locations - were legitimate targets. Details by Hoda Adbel-Hamid, journalist in Doha.