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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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Aid Bottleneck: Gaza’s North Still Starving Despite Daily Food Deliveries

Trucks carry aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip

Despite an average of 560 tonnes of food entering Gaza each day since the ceasefire began, aid convoys are struggling to reach the famine-stricken north. According to the United Nations, damaged infrastructure and the closure of key routes have left thousands in Gaza City and surrounding areas without access to desperately needed supplies.

Humanitarian officials warn that while the flow of aid into southern Gaza has improved, the crisis in the north remains acute. Malnutrition, homelessness, and the collapse of basic services have pushed conditions beyond famine thresholds, particularly for children.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher stressed that “thousands of aid vehicles would have to enter weekly” to stabilize the situation. For now, the ceasefire has opened only a narrow window of opportunity, and aid groups continue to call for safe, sustained access to the hardest-hit regions.


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