Iran targets UAE energy infrastructure as gas field set ablaze, tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz Source: cnbc_official
cnbc_official on March 17, 2026 1:09 pm A [fresh wave of attacks](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/iran-us-war-uae-target-aggression.html) on the United Arab Emirates’ energy infrastructure has ramped up concerns over prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war. It comes after the world’s largest ultra-sour gas development was struck by a drone, a fire broke out in the UAE’s Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, and another tanker was hit near the strategically vital [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/us-is-allowing-iranian-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz-says-bessent.html). The UAE also [reopened its airspace](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/uae-airspace-closure-dubai-airport-drone-strike-middle-east-flights.html) on Tuesday after a brief shutdown following a fire caused by an Iranian drone attack hitting a fuel tank. More details: [https://cnb.cx/475NgjX](https://cnb.cx/475NgjX)
AzemOcram on March 17, 2026 1:14 pm No smart tourists should still be in the UAE or ever plan to visit it again.
Ornery-Ticket834 on March 17, 2026 1:25 pm We already won. Didn’t you hear? Move on. Nothing to see here.
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A [fresh wave of attacks](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/iran-us-war-uae-target-aggression.html) on the United Arab Emirates’ energy infrastructure has ramped up concerns over prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war.
It comes after the world’s largest ultra-sour gas development was struck by a drone, a fire broke out in the UAE’s Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, and another tanker was hit near the strategically vital [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/us-is-allowing-iranian-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz-says-bessent.html).
The UAE also [reopened its airspace](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/uae-airspace-closure-dubai-airport-drone-strike-middle-east-flights.html) on Tuesday after a brief shutdown following a fire caused by an Iranian drone attack hitting a fuel tank.
More details: [https://cnb.cx/475NgjX](https://cnb.cx/475NgjX)
No smart tourists should still be in the UAE or ever plan to visit it again.
UAE refuses to accept they are in the burning cafe
We already won. Didn’t you hear? Move on. Nothing to see here.
Almost like Iran had a plan to respond to an attack.