Fire breaks out in Khor Fakkan after interception; Drone detected near telecommunications site in Fujairah
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at the Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals.
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He said Pakistan was in “close contact” with the UAE authorities to ensure all necessary support to its citizens and prayed for the “speedy recovery” of the injured. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the United Arab Emirates and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and reduction of tensions in the region,” he added.
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Deeply concerned by the incident at the port of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, where an intercepted projectile caused injuries to civilians, including Pakistani citizens.
We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and remain in close contact with the UAE authorities to ensure all necessary…
– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 6, 2026
On Sunday, the Sharjah Media Office said three Pakistani nationals and one Nepalese national were injured after a fire broke out at the Khor Fakkan port due to falling debris from missile interception by the UAE’s air defense systems.
في إطار المتابعة المستمرة للحادث الذي تم الإبلاغ عنه سابقاً في ميناء خورفكان اليوم الأحد 5 أبريل، والناجم عن سقوط شظايا بعد اعتراض ناجح من قبل أنظمة الدفاع الجوي؛ تؤكد الجهات المختصة اندلاع حريق في الموقع وقد باشرت فرق الاستجابة للطوارئ التعامل معه بسرعة وكفاءة عالية، وتمت…
– sharjahmedia (@sharjahmedia) April 5, 2026
“Relevant authorities confirm the start of a fire at the location, and emergency response teams have begun to address it quickly and efficiently, with the fire now under control and cooling operations underway,” he said. The statement added: “The incident resulted in one person of Nepali nationality suffering serious injuries and being taken to hospital for medical attention, in addition to three persons of Pakistani nationality suffering from minor to moderate injuries.”
According ReutersAuthorities said a drone approaching from Iran was detected near a building operated by a telecommunications company, although it was unclear whether it hit the site or caused any damage.
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The attack came amid escalating regional tensions, with Gulf countries increasingly affected by Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone campaign during the ongoing US-Israel war. Amid the conflict, four Pakistani citizens died in the United Arab Emirates due to falling debris from missile interceptions.
The incident comes as regional tensions intensify following a sharp escalation between the United States and Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had shot down several US aircraft, including C-130 transport planes and Black Hawk helicopters, during a rescue operation in Isfahan province, as Tehran stepped up retaliatory strikes.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it would “live in hell” if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route that has remained effectively closed for weeks. The conflict has triggered missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries, targeting key infrastructure and raising fears of broader regional instability.
