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Iran Targets UAE Energy Infrastructure as Gas Field Set Ablaze, Tanker Struck Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's attacks have halted operations at the Shah gas field, a key facility producing 1.28 billion cubic feet of gas daily, escalating regional energy tensions.
- On Tuesday, operations at the Shah gas field were suspended after a drone strike caused a fire, as Iran has retaliated by targeting ships and facilities in recent weeks.
- Since the Feb. 28 strikes by the U.S. and Israel, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has virtually ground to a halt and Iran and Russia held joint naval drills on February 19.
- About 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah, a tanker was struck while at anchor causing minor damage, and a drone-related fuel-tank fire near Dubai International Airport disrupted flights on March 16, with no casualties reported by the Fujairah government media office.
- Fujairah, UAE, and the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline handle about 1.5 million barrels per day as Brent crude futures closed above $103.40 last week.
- After six vessels were damaged last week and Iran warned oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel, concerns rise over prolonged supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.
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