Suspected Iran drone attack sparks huge fire at key Emirates oil port

WorldPolitics
14 Mar 2026 • 10:24 PM MYT
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  • A crucial port in the United Arab Emirates has been hit by suspected Iranian drone strikes, causing a blaze and partial suspension of oil operations.
  • The incident at Fujairah, a major oil storage hub near the Strait of Hormuz, has heightened concerns over already-surging oil prices.
  • The strikes occurred amidst escalating regional tensions, following threats from Iranian forces to expand attacks on US allies.
  • The threats were made after the US struck Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital hub for the country's oil industry.
  • President Donald Trump claimed the US had "totally obliterated every military target in Iran’s crown jewel" on Kharg Island.
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