New Delhi, May 05: New Delhi on Tuesday strongly condemned missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates that left three Indian nationals injured, with one attack triggering a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, officials said.
The strikes, blamed on Iran, targeted Fujairah, raising concerns over the safety of civilians and critical infrastructure in the region.
In a message on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security”.
The Ministry of External Affairs also denounced the incident, stating that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were “unacceptable” and called for an immediate halt to hostilities.
“We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians,” the ministry said in a statement, referring to the strikes on Fujairah.
New Delhi further emphasised the need to safeguard international shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies and a key concern for India, which relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs.
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