2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a…
Two oil tankers operated by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC were attacked by drones while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. The incident, which resulted in minor damage and no injuries, was attributed to Iran by the UAE's Foreign Ministry, who described it as a "flagrant violation" and a "direct threat" to regional stability and global energy security.
The British military's Maritime Trade Operations Center confirmed the attacks, though they did not directly link them to the ADNOC vessels. Iran has not yet responded to the accusations. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner, son-in-law and negotiator for President Donald Trump, will travel to the Middle East next week to attempt to advance plans for ending the conflict in Gaza.
The talks will include board high representative Nickolay Mladenov and executive board member Tony Blair, who are expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday.
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