Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the missile and drone attacks on the UAE after three Indian nationals were injured in Fujairah.
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- Prime Minister Modi described the Fujairah attack as unacceptable after three Indian citizens were injured in the UAE.
- Pakistan and Canada condemned the missile and drone strikes launched by Iran, and urged restraint and an end to regional escalation.
- Tensions in Hormuz kept oil, shipping and bitcoin prices volatile after the UAE attack.
He said that India stands with the UAE and described the targeting of civilians and infrastructure as “unacceptable.”
Indian Ministry of External Affairs as well criticize strike and urged an end to attacks on civilians. The officials said that the infected Indian citizens are receiving medical care, while the Indian embassy in the UAE is working with local authorities.
Moreover, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned Attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE. In a post on X, he said Pakistan “strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE last night.”
Sharif said that Pakistan stands with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and the Emirati people. He added that the ceasefire should be respected to allow room for dialogue and regional stability.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE. he He said Canada stood in solidarity with Mohammed bin Zayed and the people of the Emirates.
Carney also praised the defensive steps taken to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. He said that Canada calls for stopping the escalation and diplomacy in the region.
Fujairah attack raises concerns about Hormuz
The UAE accused Iran of carrying out the strikes, including an attack linked to the fire at an oil facility in Fujairah. Reports said the attacks came as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to put pressure on shipping and energy routes.
Modi also pointed out the need for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He said freedom of movement through the waterway is vital to peace, regional stability and global energy security.
The UAE said its air defenses intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran. Iran did not issue a full official response, while an Iranian military official told state media that Tehran had no plan to attack UAE oil facilities.
Bitcoin volatility remains in focus
Crypto news I mentioned Bitcoin recently surpassed $80,000 after US President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom” amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. The report said that this move led to the liquidation of more than $160 million in short Bitcoin.
As Crypto.news reported earlier that Iran to reject It claims it was collecting Strait of Hormuz fees in Bitcoin or stablecoins. Maritime security companies have warned of fraudulent emails asking stranded ship operators for cryptocurrency payments, the outlet said.
