After 2 ADNOC tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran, calls it ‘flagrant violation’

Two ADNOC tankers, owned by Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil and gas company, were attacked on Thursday evening while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to the company. No injuries were reported, and control was restored promptly after the incident. The British military's UKMTO reported that the vessels sustained minor damage from drone attacks while transiting the strategic waterway, presumably referring to the same event.

The UAE Foreign Ministry blamed Iran for the attack, calling it a "flagrant violation" of UN principles on freedom of navigation. The ministry strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian action, stating it targeted ADNOC-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. It emphasized that such actions by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps constitute acts of piracy and a direct threat to regional stability, people, and global energy security.

Iran has not yet responded to the allegations. The UAE demanded Iran cease these unprovoked attacks, restore full compliance with an immediate cessation of hostilities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard regional security, global trade, and energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global shipping route and a vital transit point for oil and gas shipments.

Any disruption to commercial traffic through the waterway could have far-reaching implications for energy security and international trade.