PM Modi slams UAE attack as Iran strikes injure three Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates after three Indian nationals were injured in Fujairah

Summary

• PM Modi called the Fujairah attack unacceptable after three Indian nationals were injured in the UAE.
• Pakistan and Canada condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes, urging restraint and regional de-escalation.
• Hormuz tensions kept oil, shipping and Bitcoin volatility in focus after the UAE attack.

He said India stood with the UAE and called the targeting of civilians and infrastructure “unacceptable.”

India’s Ministry of External Affairs also criticised the strike and urged an end to attacks on civilians. Officials said the injured Indian nationals were receiving medical care, while the Indian Embassy in the UAE worked with local authorities.

Source: Narendra Modi/XMoreover, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE. In a post on X, he said Pakistan “strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night.”

Sharif said Pakistan stood with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and the Emirati people. He added that the ceasefire should be respected to allow space for dialogue and regional stability.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney also condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the UAE. He said Canada stood in solidarity with Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the UAE.

Carney also praised defensive steps taken to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. He said Canada called for de-escalation and diplomacy in the region.

Fujairah attack raises concern over Hormuz

The UAE accused Iran of carrying out the strikes, including an attack linked to a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah. Reports said the attacks came as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to pressure shipping and energy routes.

Modi also pointed to the need for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He said free movement through the waterway was vital for regional peace, stability and global energy security.

The UAE said its air defences intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran. Iran has not issued a full official response, while an Iranian military official told state media that Tehran had no plan to attack UAE oil facilities.

Bitcoin volatility stays in focus

Crypto.news reported that Bitcoin recently moved above $80,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom” amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. The report said the move triggered more than $160 million in Bitcoin short liquidations.

Crypto.news also reported earlier that Iran denied claims it was collecting Strait of Hormuz tolls in Bitcoin or stablecoins. The outlet said maritime security firms had warned of scam emails asking stranded vessel operators for crypto payments.