Iranian military official: The fire at UAE oil facilities is caused by US military adventurism.

Source: Global Times
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On the 4th local time, an informed Iranian military official told the media regarding the large-scale fire at the oil facilities in Fujairah Port, UAE, that Iran had no prior intention to attack the oil facilities at Fujairah Port, and that the incident was caused by the reckless actions of the U.S. military—specifically, the U.S. military's attempt to create an illegal passage for ships through the restricted navigation routes of the Strait of Hormuz, for which they must be held accountable.

This Iranian military official stated that American politicians must stop resorting to the use of force in diplomacy and cease military adventures in this sensitive oil-producing region that affects the global economy. (Reporter from the General Station: Li Jiannan, Wei Ran)

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Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Information Operations
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Iranian military official claims that the fire at the UAE oil facility was caused by U.S. military actions
Location
Fujairah · United Arab Emirates
Unit
Iranian military
Time
On the 4th of the local time
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Summary

An Iranian military official stated that the large fire at the oil facility in Fujairah, UAE, was caused by U.S. military actions. The official accused the U.S. of attempting to create an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the U.S. must be held responsible for the incident. The official called for U.S. politicians to cease their aggressive military actions in sensitive oil-producing regions.

Key Facts
  • A large fire occurred at the oil facility in Fujairah, UAE.
  • An Iranian military official stated that the fire was caused by U.S. military actions.
  • The official claimed that the U.S. was attempting to create an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.