[51887] Port of Fujairah empty of tankers following mysterious attacks

Oil crisis at the Port of Fujairah: Sharp decline in exports following attacks

According to cross-referenced reports in Iranian media, the Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates is facing operational paralysis. Recent satellite images show that the port has been almost completely emptied of oil tankers, with only two tankers currently anchored there, and only one supertanker (VLCC) located at the terminal.

In the channels آخرین خبر and خبرفوری, which are identified with a critical stance toward Gulf states, it is noted that "oil exports from Fujairah were affected after being hit by mysterious projectiles". The channels estimate that the current situation will lead to a further decrease in the United Arab Emirates' crude oil exports in the coming month.

The channel حامیان پزشکیان, identified with supporters of the Pezeshkian administration in Iran, adds further details and claims that "the mysterious strikes drove the tankers away from Fujairah". According to this source, the Fujairah Government Media Office confirmed on Monday that a fire occurred at the petrochemical industrial center in the area as a result of a drone strike.

The sources' data point to a concerning trend for the Emirati economy. As reported in حامیان پزشکیان, the country's crude oil production recorded a decrease of approximately 45% in March compared to the previous month, and the current attacks are expected to exacerbate the damage to the energy supply chain in the region.