‘Targeting civilians, infrastructure unacceptable’: PM Modi slams drone attacks on UAE

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned the drone attacks on Fujairah in the UAE, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, saying targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.

Like in his past condemnation of attacks on the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Modi didn’t name Iran, but said India stood in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.






On X, Modi also said ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security. Modi will visit the UAE, a key strategic partner in the Gulf, on his way to Europe this month for a quick layover during which he will meet President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Both external affairs minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval have visited the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

In a separate statement, the ministry of external affairs called the attacks on Fujairah unacceptable and sought immediate cessation of hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians.

“India continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation, so that peace and stability may be restored across West Asia. We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law,” it said, adding India stood ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues.

The UAE foreign ministry described the attacks, which originated allegedly in Iran, as a serious escalation and said they posed a direct threat to the country’s security. A Reuters report said Monday that according to the Fujairah Media Office, three Indian citizens were moderately injured in the attack and taken to hospital.