UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

The UAE accused Iran of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company, ADNOC, in the Strait of Hormuz on August 8, while both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing. The UAE's foreign ministry condemned the attack, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a ship was hit by a projectile off Oman, causing a fire that was extinguished.

Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, repeatedly attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route. The US opposes any Iranian tolls in the strait, though a June deal allows Tehran to hash out arrangements for the future administration of Hormuz in conjunction with Oman.

Iran's foreign minister suggested talks with Oman were nearing final stages, but laid out preconditions for reopening the strait, including an end to the war and aggression against Iran and its allies.

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