Abu dhabi: The UN on Tuesday strongly denounced missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the risk of renewed hostilities in the region. "We are deeply concerned that multiple missiles and drones were launched at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, which reportedly resulted in three people injured and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industry zone," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference.

According to Anadolu Agency, he added that "several strikes targeting vessels took place in and around the Strait of Hormuz in recent days," which is "significantly raising the danger of renewed hostilities in the region." Dujarric urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and warned against any actions that could escalate tensions and undermine ongoing diplomatic and mediation efforts.

The Fujairah Media Office reported that a major fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, a key energy hub on the UAE's eastern coast, following a drone attack launched from Iran. Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that three Indian nationals sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

Regional tensions have escalated following US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, which triggered retaliation from Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.