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The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Laadki, which had a close call during an attack on Fujairah port, has safely sailed out of the war zone and is en-route to India, becoming the fourth Indian vessel to do so unharmed.
Drone attacks UAE Fujairah port after Iran issues evacuation warning for 3 ports Haaretz
The Fujairah port is located on the Gulf of Oman, approximately 70 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.
Following a drone attack and fire that suspended oil loadings, analysts are explaining why the port of Fujairah is crucial to the global oil market. The port is a major hub for oil exports and ship refueling.
Several fuel suppliers operating in the Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates have announced they cannot fulfill their contracts, citing force majeure conditions.
Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.
The Port of Fujairah, a major global hub for refuelling and crude/fuel exports, is highlighted for its critical role in the oil market, following recent reports of suspended operations after a drone attack.
A thwarted drone attack on Fujairah port facilities caused an oil depot near a tennis complex to catch fire, leading to the interruption of an ongoing tennis tournament in the UAE.