Tensions Escalate: Modi Condemns Fujairah Attacks Amidst Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong condemnation following the attacks on Fujairah, a port city in the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. The UAE accused Iran of orchestrating the strike, intensifying tensions in the Gulf region.

These developments come amid ongoing friction between Iran and the US in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transportation. Modi emphasized the necessity of diplomatic dialogue to resolve the crisis and upheld India's support for peaceful resolutions.

The UAE's defense ministry reported intercepting multiple missile and drone threats from Iran, denouncing these acts as a grave threat to their security. As the situation remains volatile, international calls for de-escalation and the preservation of regional stability continue to echo.

(With inputs from agencies.)