US-Iran War: Some oil-loading operations at United Arab Emirates' Fujairah, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz, were suspended on Saturday after a drone attack triggered fire, Bloomberg News reported citing sources familiar with the situation.
The attacks came only hours after the United States struck Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial hub for the country's oil exports. In response, Iran warned that any strike on its oil and energy infrastructure would lead to retaliatory strikes against the US-linked energy facilities across the region.
Fire At UAE's Fujairah Port
The fire broke out after debris fell during the interception of a drone, according to the Emirates Media Office. Video circulating online showed dark black smoke rising from Fujairah. Authorities said no injuries were reported, adding that civil defence systems are handling the situation and working to contain the fire.
Limited Clarity On Operational Impact
While officials acknowledged the incident, they did not provide any information regarding the suspension of oil-loading operations reported by industry and trade sources. According to Bloomberg News, some oil-loading operations at the Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz, were suspended following a drone attack and a huge fire.
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ADNOC Shuts Ruwais Refinery
Earlier on Tuesday, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) shut its Ruwais refinery after a fire broke out at a facility within the complex following a drone strike, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the situation.
The incident marked another disruption to energy infrastructure amid the ongoing war, involving the US, Israel and Iran.