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UAE emirate of Fujairah denies media reports about blasts at ‘Fujairah port’

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The government of Fujairah, a member of the United Arab Emirates federation, denied on Sunday media reports about blasts at the port of Fujairah, according to a statement tweeted by its media office.

Thestatement didn't identify the media outlets that published these reports butthe Iranian Press TV website cited a Lebanese broadcaster Mayadeen saying sevenoil tankers were attacked in the port. "The media office of the governmentof Fujairah denies the veracity of the media reports saying strong explosionsrocked the port of Fujairah this morning," it said. "The operationsat the port are going as usual."