Three Indian nationals were injured when Iranian drones targeted an oil industry complex at Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, Emirati authorities said.
The Indians were injured in the Iranian attack that caused a fire at the Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ), Fujairah’s media office said in a brief statement.
They were taken to a hospital and their injuries were described as “moderate”.
The Iranian attack followed the launch of “Project Freedom” by the US military, whereby guided missile destroyers are being used to guide merchant vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fujairah is currently the only operational oil export zone for the UAE.
The UAE’s defence ministry said forces had responded to Iranian drone and missile attacks. The forces intercepted three missiles, while a fourth missile fell into the sea.
