India Describes Attack On Fujairah 'Unacceptable&#8217

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) New Delhi- India on Tuesday termed the wounding of three of its nationals in a drone attack on Fujairah as“unacceptable” and called for an immediate halt to hostilities targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.

The response came a day after a drone strike triggered a fire in a key oil facility zone in Fujairah, injuring three Indians. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has accused Iran of carrying out the attack.
“The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.“We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians.”
Reiterating India's position, Jaiswal said New Delhi continues to advocate dialogue and diplomacy to ease tensions and restore stability across West Asia.
“We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution,” he added.
The incident comes amid renewed strain in the fragile ceasefire dynamics between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies transit.
Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been disrupted in recent days, pushing up global oil prices and triggering supply concerns in multiple countries.
On Monday, the UAE defence ministry said its air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones allegedly launched from Iran, asserting that it remains fully prepared to counter any threats to national security.

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PM Modi Condemns Attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals.

Modi's sharp denouncement of the attacks came a day after the Indians were injured after drone strikes caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.

“Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable,” Modi said on social media.

“India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said.

The prime minister also asserted that ensuring“safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security.”

The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.

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The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.

The ministry affirmed that it“remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country.”

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