"The United Arab Emirates has come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones for the second day in a row, according to its Defence Ministry. Tuesday's attack came a day after at least three people were injured in strikes the day before, and a drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility in the eastern emirate of Fujairah."
"The escalation comes amid fears of a return to war between Iran and the US, after Washington launched a new initiative, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide vessels through the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday. About a fifth of global energy exports pass through the narrow waterway."
"In retaliation for joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, Iranian forces have effectively taken control of the strait by attacking or just threatening vessels attempting to cross without Tehran's permission. The move has triggered a global energy shock, pushing oil and gas prices to multi-year highs."
The United Arab Emirates has experienced consecutive days of missile and drone attacks from Iran, with the latest incident resulting in injuries and damage to an oil facility. This escalation raises concerns about a potential return to war between Iran and the US, particularly following the launch of Project Freedom to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The US has responded with a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iranian forces have threatened vessels in the region, contributing to a global energy crisis and rising oil prices.
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