Iran launches missile attack on Israel, targets UAE terminal amidst refueling of Indian ship
Iran's recent missile attacks have targeted Israel and UAE terminals, including one incident where an Indian ship was refueling. The situation remains volatile, with global concerns over oil prices and supplies
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Today marks the 16th day of ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The escalating military confrontation is also impacting oil supplies in the Gulf region, disrupting international shipping and energy supplies.
According to India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the attack occurred at the Fujairah Oil Terminal in the United Arab Emirates. The Indian-flagged oil tanker "Jag Ladki" was loading crude oil there at the time. The ministry stated that all Indian personnel on board are safe. The ship loaded approximately 80,800 metric tons of crude oil and has now safely departed for India.
Meanwhile, military activity in the region has also intensified. According to media reports, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel on Sunday. It is reported that fragments of the missile damaged the building where American diplomats work. However, it has not been clarified in which Israeli city this incident occurred.
The US Embassy in Israel is located in Jerusalem, while it also has a major office in Tel Aviv. Due to the escalating tensions, security has been tightened in the Gulf region, and the international community is closely monitoring the situation.
Iran says Supreme Leader Mujtaba is completely fine
Iran has said that the country's new Supreme Leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, is completely fine and has not suffered any injuries. Earlier, British media outlet The Sun reported that Mujtaba was injured in a US-Israeli attack on February 28. He has been in a coma since then and one of his legs had to be amputated.