Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz, Drones Land Near Dubai International Airport as Iran Intensifies Gulf Attacks

Several ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz, while drones fell close to Dubai International Airport, injuring four people on Wednesday, as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf region.

The strikes come amid escalating tensions following military action by the United States and Israel, which sparked the current Middle East conflict.

Although Tehran says its campaign is directed at U.S. military targets, the attacks have also affected civilian infrastructure and international shipping routes.

Iran has also targeted critical energy facilities and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage that carries roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply, leading to volatile global energy prices.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that two vessels — a container ship and a bulk carrier — were struck by projectiles near the United Arab Emirates.

One attack occurred off the coast of Dubai, while another took place near Ras Al Khaimah.

A third vessel was struck near Oman within the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire that was later extinguished.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones targeting the Shaybah Oil Field, a critical energy site.

Explosions were also heard in Qatar, while the United Arab Emirates confirmed additional attempted attacks.

Saudi authorities further said they had intercepted seven ballistic missiles aimed at the kingdom’s eastern region and the Prince Sultan Air Base, where a U.S. service member was killed on March 1.

Observers say Iran appears to be targeting major Gulf refineries and restricting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to disrupt the global economy.

Among the facilities reportedly targeted in recent days are Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura Refinery and the Ruwais Refinery in the United Arab Emirates.

The attacks have already had significant economic consequences.

State energy giant QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas production last week and declared force majeure, while energy producers in Kuwait issued similar notices warning they might miss export targets due to the disruptions.

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