Fire breaks out in Khor Fakkan after interception; Drone detected near telecommunications site in Fujairah
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at the Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals.
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He said Pakistan was in “close contact” with UAE authorities to ensure all necessary support to its citizens, and prayed for the “speedy recovery” of the injured. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region,” he added.
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Deeply concerned by the incident at the port of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, in which an intercepted projectile injured civilians, including Pakistani nationals.
We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and remain in close contact with the UAE authorities to ensure that all necessary…
– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 6, 2026
On Sunday, Sharjah Media Office said three Pakistani nationals and one Nepalese national were injured after a fire broke out in Khor Fakkan port due to falling debris from missile interception by UAE air defense systems.
There are 5 days in the day to see things happen. والناجم عن من قبل أنظمة الدفاع الجوي؛ تؤكد الجهات المختصة اندلاع حريق في الموقع وقد باشرت فرق الاستجابة للطوارئ التعامل معه بسرعة وكفاءة عالية، وتمت…
– Sharjahmedia (@sharjahmedia) April 5, 2026
“Relevant authorities confirm the outbreak of a fire at the site and emergency response teams have begun to respond quickly and effectively, with the fire now under control and cooling operations underway,” the statement said. The statement added: “The incident resulted in a person of Nepali nationality being seriously injured and transferred to hospital for medical treatment, in addition to three persons of Pakistani nationality sustaining injuries ranging from minor to moderate. »
According to Reutersofficials said a drone coming from Iran was detected near a building operated by a telecommunications company, with it unclear whether it struck the site or caused damage.
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The attack came amid escalating regional tensions, with Gulf countries increasingly affected by Iran’s retaliatory campaign with missiles and drones during the ongoing US-Israeli war. Amid the conflict, four Pakistani nationals died in the United Arab Emirates due to falling debris from missile interceptions.
This incident comes as regional tensions intensify following a sharp escalation between the United States and Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have shot down several US aircraft, including C-130 transport planes and Black Hawk helicopters, during a rescue operation in Isfahan province, as Tehran stepped up its retaliatory strikes.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it will “live in hell” if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route that has remained closed for weeks. The conflict has sparked missile and drone attacks in Gulf countries, targeting key infrastructure and raising fears of wider regional instability.
