Die Lage im Überblick: Angriff auf Schiffe: Lage am Golf weiter angespannt

In the Gulf region, the situation involving attacks on ships remains tense as a 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires. On the night of the same day, two vessels belonging to the UAE's state-owned oil company Adnoc were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack, condemned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, did not result in any casualties, according to state-run WAM news agency.

The UAE's Foreign Ministry stated that the act constituted "piracy" and posed a threat to regional stability, the population, and global energy security. Iran must cease such attacks and guarantee the Strait's full reopening. The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran has largely halted shipping in the strategically important Strait, leading to higher prices for oil, gas, and fertilizers worldwide.

Iran has demanded a complete reopening of the Strait, alongside an end to all US threats, lifting the blockade on Iranian ports, withdrawal of US forces from the region, and full compensation for war damages. The ceasefire is expected to be extended for another 60 or 90 days, though its public communication remains uncertain. Additionally, Iran and Oman are reportedly close to agreeing on ship traffic through the Strait, with the deal potentially finalized before Saturday.

Iran has proposed using a northern route through Iranian waters to the Strait, followed by a southern route through Omani waters for the return journey. The US opposes any form of toll or fee for ship passage in the Strait, and Iran suggests charging a fee to cover environmental damage caused by passing vessels.