Smoke seen rising from direction of UAE energy facility: AFP

Smoke was rising from the direction of a major UAE energy installation on Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest strike targeting the Gulf's petroleum facilities, hours after the US struck Iran's Kharg Island oil hub. 

Clouds of dark black smoke were seen coming from Fujairah, which is home to a major port where Iranian attacks have already targeted an oil storage and trading hub. The port also hosts a key oil export terminal.

Local authorities said in an online statement that debris falling after a successful drone interception had caused a fire, without specifying the location.