UAE Halts Habshan Gas Facility Operations After Debris From Intercepted Missiles
Key Takeaways
- UAE suspended operations at Habshan gas facility due to falling debris from intercepted missiles.
- Incidents at Habshan and Bab oil field involved debris from missiles but caused no injuries.
- The UAE condemned Iran's attack as a dangerous escalation.
Facility Shutdown Incident
The United Arab Emirates suspended operations at its Habshan gas facility on Thursday after debris from intercepted missiles fell in the area.
“UAE suspends operations at Habshan gas facility over fallen debris from missile interception Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian attack on Habshan facility and Bab oil field as ‘dangerous escalation’ ISTANBUL The United Arab Emirates said Thursday that it has suspended operations at its Habshan gas facility as authorities respond to falling debris from intercepted missiles”
Authorities confirmed that air defenses successfully intercepted missiles targeting both the Habshan facility and the Bab oil field.
No injuries were reported following the incidents, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office urged the public to rely only on official sources for information.
The attacks represent another escalation in the ongoing regional conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition.
The conflict began when Israel and the US launched a joint offensive on Iran on February 28, killing around 1,300 people including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UAE Condemnation
The UAE strongly condemned the attacks as 'terrorist attacks' and 'dangerous escalation' that violate international law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security.
The ministry emphasized that these attacks represent a direct threat to regional security, stability, and global energy security.
The UAE warned that targeting energy infrastructure poses a serious risk to international markets.
In a rare rebuke since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, the UAE had previously warned that vital facilities must not be targeted.
The UAE stressed the importance of adhering to international law to prevent further escalation.
Iranian Retaliation
The attacks come as Iran continues its retaliatory military operations against the United States and Israel.
“The conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran continues to intensify military operations, with the war now entering its 20th day and exerting a significant impact on the global energy sector”
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iranian Army conducted multiple strikes under Operation True Promise 4.
Operation True Promise 4 was launched in response to what Tehran describes as an 'unprovoked act of aggression' by the US-Israeli coalition.
According to Iranian state media, forces have carried out 63 waves of missile and drone attacks using advanced weaponry.
These attacks hit Israeli military facilities in the occupied territories as well as US bases and assets across the West Asia region.
Regional resistance groups including Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi resistance forces have intensified their operations.
Hezbollah focused on Israeli military targets citing the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and ceasefire violations by Israel.
Iraqi resistance groups have conducted daily attacks primarily targeting American military installations in Iraq and other Arab nations.
Energy Market Impact
The attacks on critical energy infrastructure have sent shockwaves through global energy markets.
Oil prices surged by 5 percent to climb above $108 per barrel on international markets.
This surge raised the cost of gasoline and other goods worldwide.
Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City was also struck by missiles, causing 'significant damage' according to QatarEnergy.
Emergency teams were immediately deployed to control the fires and all personnel were safe.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, strongly condemned Iran's overnight attacks on his country.
Prince Faisal stated that 'what little trust there was before has completely been shattered'.
His remarks came during a meeting of foreign ministers from Gulf Arab states and other nations discussing the ongoing Iranian strikes.
Regional Escalation
The targeting of energy infrastructure represents a dangerous shift in the Iran vs US-Israel war.
“ANI 19 Mar 2026, 06:00 GMT+10 Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 19 (ANI): The Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi have been shut down following an incident caused by debris from recently intercepted missiles, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said”
Energy itself has become a battlefield with potentially uncontrollable consequences for global markets.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned neighboring Gulf nations that their oil and gas industries would be 'completely destroyed' if Israel or the United States conduct any further attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure.
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that 'every drop of spilled blood comes at a price, and the criminal murderers of these martyrs will soon have to pay it.'
A summit of Gulf Arab countries and others ended with a renewed, unified call for Iran to halt attacks on its neighbors.
The nations denounced 'these deliberate Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones, which targeted residential areas and civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic missions.'
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