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- Mar 16, 2026, 04:17 AMTensions in the Middle East increased sharply on Saturday after Iran threatened to attack key infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. Iranian authorities warned that three major ports in the UAE could become targets, claiming they were being used by the United States military during the ongoing conflict. Iran urged civilians and workers around those ports to evacuate immediately, describing the locations as "legitimate targets" if hostilities continue to escalate.
The warning has intensified global economic fears, particularly because the conflict is unfolding near the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway is one of the world's most important oil routes, with nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments passing through it daily. Due to rising tensions and security threats, shipping activities in the area have slowed significantly, causing concern among energy markets and international trade observers.
Meanwhile, oil operations in the UAE's Fujairah emirate have reportedly been partially suspended. Fujairah serves as a major global bunkering hub and crude export terminal. Industry sources reported that a drone attack followed by a fire on Saturday forced authorities to halt some loading operations. The disruption occurred shortly after the United States launched attacks on Iranian military targets located on Kharg Island.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards quickly responded to the U.S. strike, declaring that American interests in the UAE — including ports, docks, and military installations — are legitimate military targets. Throughout the conflict, Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones toward Gulf countries, stating that the intended targets are U.S. assets even though civilian infrastructure such as airports and oil facilities have also faced threats.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the United States carried out the attack on Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island using low-range artillery fired from two locations in the UAE. According to him, the attacks originated from Ras Al-Khaimah and another location very close to Dubai. He described the situation as extremely dangerous but insisted that Iran would try to avoid striking heavily populated civilian areas.
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American forces had "obliterated" military installations on Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's primary oil export terminal. Trump warned that if Iran continues interfering with ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, additional attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure could follow. The warning has raised fears of further escalation that could severely affect global oil supply.
Iran's parliamentary leadership responded by warning that any strike against the country's oil facilities would trigger a stronger level of retaliation. At the same time, Israel announced a new wave of airstrikes across Iran, saying its air force had targeted more than 200 locations in the past 24 hours. These strikes reportedly included missile launchers, defense systems, and weapons production facilities, highlighting the rapidly intensifying regional conflict.
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The warning has intensified global economic fears, particularly because the conflict is unfolding near the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway is one of the world's most important oil routes, with nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments passing through it daily. Due to rising tensions and security threats, shipping activities in the area have slowed significantly, causing concern among energy markets and international trade observers.
Meanwhile, oil operations in the UAE's Fujairah emirate have reportedly been partially suspended. Fujairah serves as a major global bunkering hub and crude export terminal. Industry sources reported that a drone attack followed by a fire on Saturday forced authorities to halt some loading operations. The disruption occurred shortly after the United States launched attacks on Iranian military targets located on Kharg Island.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards quickly responded to the U.S. strike, declaring that American interests in the UAE — including ports, docks, and military installations — are legitimate military targets. Throughout the conflict, Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones toward Gulf countries, stating that the intended targets are U.S. assets even though civilian infrastructure such as airports and oil facilities have also faced threats.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the United States carried out the attack on Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island using low-range artillery fired from two locations in the UAE. According to him, the attacks originated from Ras Al-Khaimah and another location very close to Dubai. He described the situation as extremely dangerous but insisted that Iran would try to avoid striking heavily populated civilian areas.
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American forces had "obliterated" military installations on Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's primary oil export terminal. Trump warned that if Iran continues interfering with ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, additional attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure could follow. The warning has raised fears of further escalation that could severely affect global oil supply.
Iran's parliamentary leadership responded by warning that any strike against the country's oil facilities would trigger a stronger level of retaliation. At the same time, Israel announced a new wave of airstrikes across Iran, saying its air force had targeted more than 200 locations in the past 24 hours. These strikes reportedly included missile launchers, defense systems, and weapons production facilities, highlighting the rapidly intensifying regional conflict.
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