On May 5, 2026, three Indian nationals were injured due to drone strikes in Fujairah, a significant oil industry zone in the United Arab Emirates. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attacks, stating that targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable and reaffirming India's solidarity with the UAE. The UAE government has attributed the drone strikes to Iran, which reportedly launched multiple missiles and drones across the country. In response, Iran denied any pre-planned attack on UAE oil facilities, claiming the incident was a result of US military actions in the region. The UAE has been increasingly targeted following its close military ties with the US and Israel, particularly after signing the Abraham Accords in 2020, which normalized relations with Israel. This incident underscores the fragile security situation in the region, exacerbated by ongoing military tensions and the complex geopolitical landscape involving multiple nations.