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Gulf on Edge as UAE Oil Hub Blaze Fuels Iran–US Tensions

  Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences. A surge in regional tensions has followed a major fire at a UAE oil hub, sparked by debris from intercepted drones, as Iran vows retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on its Kharg Island oil facilities. The incident has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Gulf, with Iran warning that parts of the UAE could be considered legitimate targets.  A significant fire erupted at a major oil hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after debris from intercepted drones fell onto the facility, disrupting operations and sending plumes of smoke across the region. The blaze occurred amid escalating hostilities following a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island—Tehran’s primary oil export terminal. Iran responded with sharp warnings, declaring that U.S. “hideouts” within the UAE could be targeted as legitimate military sites. The threat came as Iran continued missile and d...
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Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill Civilians, Damage EU Mission

 

Residents sit at the site of an apartment building hit during Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv


A massive overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 14 people — including three children — and wounding dozens more. The assault damaged residential buildings across multiple districts and severely hit the European Union’s diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate escalation, calling for tougher sanctions and stronger international pressure on Moscow. EU leaders, including European Council President António Costa and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, denounced the strike as a violation of international law and vowed continued support for Ukraine.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed it targeted military and “military-adjacent” infrastructure, but Western officials accused Moscow of indiscriminately hitting civilian areas. The strike also damaged the British Council’s Kyiv office and other civilian facilities, deepening concerns over the safety of diplomatic missions in the war zone.

The attack comes amid stalled peace efforts, with both sides hardening their positions as the war grinds on.

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