The United Arab Emirates says Iran struck a tanker owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz. ADNOC confirmed that one of its ships was targeted, but gave no details about damage or the vessel’s exact location.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday and described it as an act of piracy by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry called on Tehran to stop the attacks and reopen the waterway fully and unconditionally.
At a glance:
- ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- The company has said 15 of its vessels were attacked by missiles and drones since the conflict began, including three this week.
- The UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the latest incident.
What is known about the latest incident
The UAE ministry said the tanker was hit while transiting the strategic waterway. ADNOC confirmed the targeting through the state news agency WAM, but did not identify the vessel’s position or say whether it sustained damage.
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The latest statement did not report casualties from the incident. The UAE said using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressure or economic blackmail threatened regional stability and global energy security.
ADNOC’s account of earlier attacks
ADNOC said on Friday that it had been significantly affected by what it called unprovoked attacks on its personnel and assets, while continuing to meet customer requirements in what it described as an exceptionally challenging environment.
The company said 15 of its vessels had been attacked by missiles and drones while crossing the strait since the start of the conflict. It said three of those incidents occurred this week, killing one crew member and injuring 20 others. ADNOC did not identify those responsible in that statement.
More context: UK and France remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz coalition.
Regional governments condemn the strike
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed al-Budaiwi called the latest attack a dangerous and unacceptable escalation. He urged international action to protect maritime navigation and reaffirmed the bloc’s solidarity with the UAE.
Qatar called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened without conditions and warned that its continued closure threatened regional states and the global economy. Saudi Arabia said the targeting was a grave breach of international law and Resolution 2817, while Jordan called it a flagrant violation of international law and expressed support for the UAE.
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