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India-UAE move toward strategic defence cooperation after Fujairah attack
The article reports Iran's attack on Fujairah Port in the UAE and India's condemnation in solidarity with the UAE, alongside calls for freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz. It also notes ongoing Iranian missile and drone activity affecting the UAE and frames these events within broader Iran-US tensions, with implications for India-UAE defence cooperation.
Why It Matters
The events signal growing defence cooperation prospects between India and the UAE amid regional security tensions and Iran's missile and drone campaign, with potential implications for energy routes and regional stability.
Timeline
3 Events
Article notes ongoing Iran-US war impact on UAE security and energy role
May 6, 2026
The article states that since the Iran-US war started, UAE has faced 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2260 drone attacks from Iran, attributed to US airbases in the Emirate and its ties with Israel.
Indian PM condemns attack and expresses solidarity with UAE
May 5, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on Fujairah Port, stood in solidarity with the UAE, and called for freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz. The condemnation occurred the day after BJP swept to power in West Bengal.
Iran launches attack on Fujairah Port
May 4, 2026
Iran launched a ballistic missile, drone and cruise missile attack on Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates.