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An Iran drone strike on the Fujairah oil hub in the United Arab Emirates has raised new concerns about global energy supply and the stability of oil flows outside the Strait of Hormuz. UAE authorities said the attack caused a fire at the Fujairah facility and originated from Iran, though Tehran denied any pre-planned operation.

Most attention in the US–Iran conflict has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, where roughly one-fifth of global supply passes. But Fujairah sits outside the Strait on the Gulf of Oman and was built to bypass it entirely. It is one of the largest oil storage and bunkering hubs in the world, supplying fuel to ships moving between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

This episode explains why the Fujairah strike matters. If the Strait of Hormuz is the primary route for global oil flows, Fujairah is the backup system. The attack suggests disruption may no longer be limited to the chokepoint itself, but could extend to the infrastructure designed to replace it.

As tensions between the United States and Iran continue, energy infrastructure across the Gulf is becoming increasingly exposed. Even limited disruption can ripple through oil markets, shipping routes, insurance costs, and global supply chains. The strike on Fujairah highlights how quickly a regional conflict can escalate into a broader economic risk.

This is Epic Fury: The US–Iran War Podcast.