UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait
UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes. Iran is in talks…
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) firmly condemned an Iranian attack on two vessels belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. According to the UAE foreign ministry, the hostile act aimed to instill fear and control over passage through the strategically vital waterway.
Iran has been effectively blocking the strait and has proposed charging users for passage, a stance fiercely opposed by the United States. The UAE statement emphasized the attack's lack of casualties, stating that the incident was swiftly subdued. ADNOC confirmed the attack, reporting that two of its vessels sustained damage while transiting the strait.
The UAE and ADNOC welcomed the ongoing talks between Iran and Oman aimed at establishing a future management framework for the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
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