Indonesia Warns Attack on UAE Oil Refinery Could Disrupt Supply Chain and Global Energy Security

JAKARTA - Indonesia has asked all parties to refrain from and respect a ceasefire, as attacks targeting the energy facilities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reminding that it could disrupt supply chains and global energy security.

UAE authorities announced an attack targeting the country's oil refinery facilities and blamed Iran. Later, Tehran denied the allegations.

In a post on the X social media, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote about Indonesia's concern regarding missile and drone attacks on the UAE.

"The attack risks increasing tensions, violating the ceasefire agreement, and disrupting global supply chains and energy security, the impact of which can extend to countries outside the region," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted as quoted, Wednesday (6/5).

"Indonesia urges all parties to refrain, fully respect the ceasefire agreement, and uphold international law, including protection of civilian infrastructure," continued the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Indonesia expressed deep concern over reports of missile and drone attacks targeting oil refineries in the United Arab Emirates.

The attack risks escalating tensions, violating a ceasefire deal, and disrupting supply chains...

— MoFA Indonesia (@Kemlu_RI) May 5, 2026

Previously, UAE authorities said Iran launched 15 missiles, mostly ballistic, on Monday. The first incident since the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East between Iran and the US-Israel was reported to have caused a fire in Fujairah

Quoted from Al Jazeera, the place where the main oil refinery is located is very important because it manages around 1.7 million barrels of oil per day or half of the UAE's export capacity.

The UAE Ministry of Defense in a post on X said the country's air defense system faced missile and drone attacks coming from Iran with details, 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones, quoted from CNBC.

On Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Defense again said the country's air defense system was facing cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran, as reported by Anadolu.

Later, Iran's armed forces denied having carried out missile or drone attacks against the UAE in recent days, Iran's state media, IRIB, reported on Tuesday.

IRIB, citing a statement by a spokesman for the Headquarters of the Central Khatam al-Anbiya of Iran, said no such operation was carried out, adding that any action would be "clearly and officially announced."

The spokesperson also dismissed accusations from the UAE Ministry of Defense as "baseless."

UAE air defenses deal with Iranian ballistic, cruise and cruise missiles.

UAE Air Defences engaged IranianBallistic and Cruise Missiles and UAVs Attacks#Ministry_of_Defence #UAE_Ministry_of_Defence#MOD#UAEMinistryOfDefence pic.twitter.com/KDP5VFl5Yl

— Ministry of Defense | MOD UAE (@modgovae) May 4, 2026

He warned that if there was an attack on Iran originating from the UAE, Tehran would respond with "firm and regrettable" retaliation.

He also accused the UAE of allowing US and Israeli forces to operate from its territory, urging Emirati authorities not to become a base for what he called hostile forces.

It is known that the latest conflict broke out in the Middle East along with the Israeli and US attacks on Iran on February 28 which have so far killed more than 3,300 people, including the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a number of senior Tehran officials.

The Mullah State then retaliated by carrying out attacks on Israeli territory and targeting US-related facilities in neighboring countries in the region.

A two-week ceasefire agreement was reached in the middle of Pakistan on April 8. US President Donald Trump then announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire.

The latest conflict led Iran to tighten control in the Strait of Hormuz. On April 13, the US announced a blockade against ships to and from Iranian ports.

"Indonesia is ready to support various de-escalation efforts and prioritize dialogue to encourage the realization of sustainable peace and stability in the region," wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"All Indonesian citizens are also urged to remain calm, increase vigilance, and always follow the instructions of the local government and the Indonesian Representative in the United Arab Emirates," concluded the ministry.