Nigerians Injured as Iran Launches New Missile and Drone Attacks on UAE

A fresh wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates has left at least six people dead and more than 140 others injured, including several Nigerians living in the Gulf country.

According to UAE authorities, the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones during the assault, which targeted areas linked to strategic and energy infrastructure. Officials said nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones were engaged by defence systems during the latest round of attacks.

Despite the interceptions, debris and explosions from the strikes caused casualties. Reports indicate that at least six people were killed while 141 others sustained injuries, among them foreign nationals including Nigerians working or living in the UAE.

The strikes come amid a rapidly escalating regional conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which has increasingly drawn Gulf states into the confrontation. In recent weeks, Iran has fired hundreds of drones and missiles across the region, with the UAE becoming one of the major targets because of its strategic partnerships with Western allies.

Some attacks have also targeted key economic facilities. In one incident, a suspected drone strike triggered a fire near the Port of Fujairah, one of the region’s major oil export terminals, briefly disrupting operations and raising concerns about global energy supplies.

The situation has created growing anxiety among expatriate communities in the UAE, including thousands of Nigerians who live and work in cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Nigerian authorities have not yet released a full breakdown of the number of citizens affected, but officials say they are monitoring the situation closely.

Security analysts warn that continued escalation between Iran and its adversaries could lead to more attacks across the Gulf region, putting civilians and foreign workers at risk as the conflict expands beyond its original battlefield.

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