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significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of launching “a barrage” of missiles and drones
drones coming from Iran”. Since the war began, Iran has frequently targeted US military assets and infrastructure in neighbouring Gulf countries, with the UAE taking the largest share of hits. Earlier this week
drone and missile attacks, including one that caused a fire at a major [energy hub in Fujairah](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran), marking the first such incidents in a Gulf state since a US-Iran ceasefire on April
drones, missiles and fast-attack craft, making passage through the strait too risky for commercial shipping. The US has countered by blockading Iranian ports. The war, which began with an Israeli strike that killed Ayatollah
significant compromises to reach a deal? Here’s what we know: ## What is in the latest US proposal? According to US media reports, Washington sent Iran a 14-point document earlier this week. Under
missiles and four drones launched from Iran on Monday. Iran did not officially comment on this, and the claim has not been verified by independent observers. On Tuesday, IRIB quoted a military official as saying
drones](/news/2026/5/5/uae-intercepts-missiles-and-drones-for-second-day) at the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Tuesday, the first such attacks since the [April 8 truce](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire). An oil facility in Fujairah was struck, wounding three Indian workers. Iran denied involvement
significantly reduce transport times, facilitate trade and improve mobility for citizens and residents. Yet progress has been uneven, with deadlines slipping from 2018 to around 2030. The challenge, as James’s analysis implies, has never
missile capabilities,” Hackett told Al Jazeera. “Those goalposts have shifted towards a more economic outcome focused on the Strait of Hormuz.” He warned, however, that any confrontation at sea could quickly escalate. “If we start
Fujairah](/news/2026/5/5/whats-the-significance-of-uaes-fujairah-hit-on-monday) sits on an area of the Strait of Hormuz over which Iran exerts maritime control, therefore subjecting any ship travelling to or from the port to be in Iran’s jurisdiction. The port