'Targeting Civilians, Infrastructure Unacceptable': PM Modi on Attacks on UAE's Fujairah

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. Three Indian nationals were injured on Monday after a fire broke out on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE following a drone strike by Iran. Earlier today, the Ministry of External Affairs had called it "unacceptable". "Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable," PM Modi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy,"

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The prime minister also asserted that need ensuring free navigation in the war-hit Strait of Hormuz. "Ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security," he added. For the unversed, 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 between the US and Iran. Earlier today, the Ministry of External Affairs had condemned the attack on Fujairah that left three Indian nationals injured, calling it “unacceptable” and urging an immediate halt to hostilities. "The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable. We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians. India continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation, so that peace and stability may be restored across West Asia," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.India also called for free navigation in the war-hit Strait of Hormuz. "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 of issues," the MEA said.In a post on X, the UAE's Ministry of Defence said that Iran launched four missiles toward various areas across the country. "Three were successfully engaged over the country's territorial waters, while one fell into the sea," it said. The ministry urged the public to comply with all public safety procedures.