Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack that triggered a fire in an industrial area in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, according to a PTI report.
The United Arab Emirates authorities said their air defence systems intercepted 15 missiles and three drones launched from Iran, while confirming the injuries caused in the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack, stating that targeting civilians and infrastructure was unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs also called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities”.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said it is coordinating with local authorities to ensure proper medical care for the injured citizens.
In his statement, Modi said India “stands in firm solidarity with the UAE” and reiterated support for resolving tensions through dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasised that ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is critical for regional peace, stability, and global energy security.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal echoed the position, calling for free and uninterrupted navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the drone strike as a “serious escalation” and an “unacceptable act of aggression”, warning that such actions pose a threat to national security, according to Gulf News.
Amid the rising tensions, the United States said it had launched a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, destroying six small Iranian vessels and countering aerial threats targeting shipping routes, Reuters reported.
However, US President Donald Trump stated that seven Iranian vessels had been sunk in the operation, named “Project Freedom”. He also claimed that a South Korean cargo ship had been damaged in a suspected Iranian attack, adding that no other vessels transiting the strait had been affected at the time.
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the US Central Command, declined to comment on whether the ceasefire in West Asia, which began on April 8, remained in effect.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the developments underscored that there was “no military solution” to the crisis. He cautioned against further escalation by the United States, noting that Pakistan is mediating ongoing peace talks. “The US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers,” he said, adding, “So should the UAE.”