Iran has issued an urgent warning calling for the evacuation of petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, citing potential military strikes.
In a statement dated March 18, 2026, authorities specifically highlighted the Jubail Petrochemical Complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, advising all employees and nearby residents to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety.
“This facility will be subjected to military strikes in the coming hours. All employees and residents in the surrounding area must evacuate immediately to ensure their safety. This is the Jubail Petrochemical Complex in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” read part of the statement.
The warning came after Israeli strikes hit parts of Iran’s South Pars gas facilities earlier on Wednesday.
Additionally, in Iran, the Bushehr nuclear power plant complex was hit by a projectile, but there were no injuries, and the plant suffered no damage.
Iran Attacks Gulf Nations’ Energy Stations
Since the conflict escalated on February 28, Iran has been targeting the energy infrastructure of its Gulf Arab neighbors, as well as military bases, as part of a strategy to drive up oil prices and put pressure on Washington to back down.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) energy sector came under attack as a drone hit an oil storage tanker on Saturday, March 14, and another drone hit the oil facilities on Monday, causing a fire.
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On Saturday, a drone attack sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, a critically important hub for the UAE’s crude exports and bunkering operations.
Oil loading activities at the port were temporarily halted while damage assessments were carried out.
The port has faced repeated attacks in recent weeks, underscoring the vulnerability of the UAE’s only export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy choke points, has virtually ground to a halt since the war began.
UAE Air Defences Intercept 9 Ballistic Missiles and 33 Drones Launched from Iran
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence previously announced that the air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 14, 2026.
The Emirati authorities said that since the start of the attacks, the United Arab Emirates has intercepted 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,600 UAVs.
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The strikes have resulted in six deaths and 141 minors sustaining moderate injuries involving nationals from several countries.
Meanwhile, the defence ministry stated that the UAE remains fully prepared to counter threats and protect the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability.
