UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries
The UAE said the drone strikes caused minor damage and no casualties, underscoring risks to ships in a waterway carrying about a fifth of global oil and gas.
- On the evening of Thursday, August 13, two commercial oil tankers affiliated with the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were struck by uncrewed aerial vehicles while conducting outbound transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ADNOC and the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that all crew members were safe, no injuries occurred, and the vessels suffered only minor damage before the situation was brought under control.
- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the strike as a "hostile Iranian attack," accusing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of engaging in acts of piracy and using the strategic choke point for economic coercion and blackmail.
- This incident marks the second attack targeting ADNOC-linked vessels in less than a week, following a similar strike reported by Emirati authorities days prior amid ongoing regional tensions and shipping disruptions in the strait.
- The UAE and regional allies like Egypt urged Iran to halt unprovoked attacks on commercial shipping, demanding full compliance with international law and the complete, unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard global energy security.
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True strength sometimes lies in a state's understanding of how to protect its interests, the timing of its response, its willingness to engage in dialogue, and when to invoke international law to support its position. In the face of Iran's aggressive escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE is adhering to this delicate balance. The targeting of ADNOC tankers is not an isolated incident to be treated as a mere detail in a turbulent regional la…
UAE Accuses Iran of Attacking Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) accused the Iranian regime of attacking an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel as it attempted to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned “the hostile Iranian attack” in a statement on Aug. 15. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirmed the imp…
UAE condemns Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi, Aug. 15 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned an Iranian attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying no injuries were reported. The UAE Foreign Ministry said on X that the attack violated international law and U.N. Security Council Resolution 2817 on freedom of navigation. It described attacks on commercial shipping and the use of the strait for economic pressur…
UAE Strongly Condemns Targeting of ADNOC Vessel While Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of freedom of navigation, and rejected the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes. World News | UAE Strongly Condemns Targeting of ADNOC Vessel While Transiting St…
Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks
Iran launched a new strike against a commercial oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to the United Arab Emirates, intensifying the high-stakes confrontation over the vital energy corridor that has gripped global markets and military planners for months. According to a report from CBS News, the vessel belonged to the […]
The United Arab Emirates reported on Saturday that Iran had attacked a vessel of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) in the Strait of Ormuz, according to the state news agency WAM. Adnoc stated that there were no reports of injuries and that the situation was under control, according to WAM. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Emirates asked Tehran to interrupt what it described as unprovoked attacks, to close hostilities and to reope…
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