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Iranian Drones Strike UAE Oil Facilities and Tanker
Iranian drones hit the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the UAE and an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2026, sparking fires and international backlash. UAE officials vowed to strike back, while Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the attacks as violations of international law.
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Iranian drones struck the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the UAE on May 4, 2026, igniting a major fire at the site. Fujairah serves as the UAE's primary oil export terminal on the Gulf of Oman and the only major UAE port that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Separately, two drones hit an ADNOC tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz that same day, an attack Qatar described as a blatant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of maritime navigation, as well as a flagrant breach of Security Council Resolution No.
2817. A senior UAE official told Israel that the country did not intend to remain silent about the attacks. 'The Iranian regime has begun attacking us - we will strike back,' the official said on May 4, 2026.
The UAE has over 130 strike aircraft, positioning it to potentially retaliate amid the escalating conflict. The Gulf Cooperation Council's Secretary-General condemned Iran's attacks on the UAE as serious aggression on May 4, 2026, specifically calling the strike on the ADNOC tanker piracy.
Data shows that 85% of all Iranian missiles and drones fired since February 28, 2026, have landed on GCC territory.
The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the ADNOC tanker, calling for the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expressing full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and support for all measures it may take to safeguard its assets.
Ursula von der Leyen stated on May 4, 2026, 'Today, our partner, the UAE, was once again the target of a vicious missiles and drone attacks originating from Iran. I extend my full solidarity to @MohamedBinZayed, the people of the UAE, and our partners across the Middle East.
She added, 'Security in the region has direct consequences for Europe. So we will keep working closely with our partners on de-escalation and diplomatic resolution, to bring an end to the Iranian regime’s brutal actions. Arab countries have been coordinating with Israel since the beginning of the Iran War.
