"Iran said the U.S. had used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, without providing evidence. It urged people to evacuate areas where it said U.S. forces were sheltering. Hours after the threat, there was no sign of an attack on Dubai's Jebel Ali port - the Mideast's busiest - or the Khalifa port in Abu Dhabi."
"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told MS NOW that the U.S. attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island with low-range artillery from two locations in the UAE, Ras Al-Khaimah and a place "very close to Dubai," calling that dangerous and saying Iran "will try to be careful not to attack any populated area" there."
"On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. "obliterated" military sites on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports. He said oil infrastructure could be next if Tehran continues to interfere with ships' passage through the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels are backed up and one-fifth of global oil supplies usually transit."
Iran issued evacuation warnings for three major UAE ports, including Dubai's Jebel Ali port, the Middle East's busiest, claiming the U.S. used these facilities to launch strikes on Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleged U.S. attacks originated from locations near Dubai and Ras Al-Khaimah. A fire occurred at Fujairah port from intercepted Iranian drone debris. President Trump stated the U.S. obliterated military sites on Kharg Island and threatened to target oil infrastructure if Iran continues disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran's parliamentary speaker warned that strikes on oil infrastructure would trigger escalated retaliation. Global concerns about oil prices and supplies intensified amid the escalating conflict.
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