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UAE Partially Closes Airspace After Iranian Strikes Hit Fujairah Oil Hub

The decision underscores rising risk to energy exports, air travel, regional security.

Overview

  • Emirates aviation authorities restricted the Emirates Flight Information Region through May 11 under NOTAM A1722/26, limiting commercial flights to narrow corridors and keeping Al Dhafra Air Base on constrained routing.
  • The UAE military said its air defenses engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 drones launched from Iran, with three people reported moderately injured.
  • A drone strike ignited a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, a key export hub on the Gulf of Oman, and emergency teams responded to contain the blaze.
  • The Embassy of India said three Indian nationals were injured in Fujairah and that it is coordinating with local authorities to ensure their care.
  • The government released cumulative figures of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,260 drones intercepted with 227 injuries and 10 civilian deaths, while the foreign ministry condemned the attacks as treacherous and said the UAE reserves the right to respond.