ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi has shut down operations at a gas facility after falling debris from missile interceptions struck the site, the Emirati capital’s media office announced on Thursday.
“Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to incidents at the Habshan gas facilities and at the Bab (oil) field caused by falling debris from the successful interception of missiles,” Abu Dhabi’s media office posted on X.
“The gas facilities have been shut down,” the statement added, confirming that no injuries had been reported in connection with the incidents.
UAE Condemns Attack
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry expressed “strong condemnation” of the attack, which it attributed to Iran.
“These attacks constitute a serious escalation and a violation of the principles of international law,” the ministry said in a separate statement posted on X.
Regional Context
The incident marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran and US-Israeli forces, with Gulf states increasingly finding themselves in the crossfire. The Habshan gas complex is a critical part of the UAE’s energy infrastructure, and any prolonged shutdown could have implications for domestic supply and export capabilities.
No Immediate Impact Reported
Authorities did not specify the extent of damage at either the gas facility or the Bab oil field, nor did they provide a timeline for when operations might resume at the shuttered gas site. The priority, officials indicated, remains ensuring the safety of personnel and assessing any infrastructure damage.
International Law Concerns
The UAE’s reference to international law violations echoes similar statements from other regional states that have found themselves drawn into the conflict. The principle of civilian infrastructure protection is a key tenet of international humanitarian law, and attacks that result in damage to such facilities are typically subject to condemnation.
