The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz intensified this Monday after an attack on the United Arab Emirates that has raised the risk of regional escalation. Emirati authorities reported that an oil tanker linked to their state company was hit in the area, while air defense systems intercepted multiple threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. One of the impacts caused a fire in the Fujairah oil port, a key infrastructure for the export of crude oil outside the strait
.The attack, which left at least three injured according to local sources, has been described by Abu Dhabi as a “dangerous escalation”. The Emirates noted that the projectiles were coming from the direction of Iran, which has rekindled tensions with Tehran at a particularly sensitive time. The resumption of such actions breaks with the relative calm that had followed the ceasefire reached in early April between Iran and the United States
.The incident in Fujairah is particularly sensitive because of the strategic importance of the enclave. Located outside the strait, the port allows the Emirates to maintain energy exports even when transit through Hormuz is restricted. An attack at this point not only affects the Emirati economy, but it sends a signal of vulnerability to international markets. In fact, after the news broke, the price of Brent crude oil exceeded $115 per barrel, reflecting the fear of prolonged interruptions in
global supply.At the political level, the regional reaction was not long in coming. Gulf countries, such as Qatar, condemned the attack and called for the immediate reopening of the strait. In addition, Iranian state media intensified the rhetoric, warning that the Emirates and their interests could become targets if they take an active stance against Tehran. These statements have been interpreted as a sign of pressure that further complicates any attempt at de-escalation.
In this context, the Iranian position has generated strong criticism. Although the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, insisted that “there is no military solution to a political crisis”, the facts reported by
