India condemned a drone strike on an energy facility in Fujairah on Tuesday after three Indian nationals were injured in the attack, which the UAE blamed on Iran.

The foreign ministry called the strike unacceptable and urged an immediate halt to hostilities targeting civilian infrastructure.

India also called for unimpeded access to the Strait of Hormuz, on which it depends heavily for oil imports.

What did India say about the Fujairah drone attack and the Strait of Hormuz?

India’s foreign ministry called the attack on civilian infrastructure unacceptable and demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities. It also called for free and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law.

“India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues,” spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

The UAE said Iran carried out the drone and missile strike on the Fujairah oil installation. Iranian state TV said the Islamic republic had “no pre-planned program” to attack oil facilities in the UAE. The UAE reported intercepting multiple drones and missiles and described the strikes as a treacherous violation of its sovereignty.

Why does India have a stake in the Strait of Hormuz staying open?

India is the world’s third-largest oil buyer and normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz.

The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy, with modest reserves compared with major consumers such as China. Analysts have warned that India could be among the most vulnerable economies to a sudden oil price spike if the strait remains disrupted.

Ship-tracking and import data show India has partially offset the supply disruption by turning to alternative sources, reviving suppliers it had not used in years, and expanding existing partnerships.

The biggest substitute has been Russian crude, a supply line New Delhi had spent much of the past year trying to reduce its reliance on under pressure from US tariffs. The Middle East war, which began in late February, has forced a reversal of that strategy.