UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways
The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, the third in less than a week, end hostilities, and fully reopen the waterway.
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to cease the attacks and reopen the waterways. The Emirati state news agency WAM reported the incident, which occurred earlier in the day. ADNOC stated that no injuries were reported and that the situation was under control.
The UAE's foreign ministry called on Iran to halt the unprovoked attacks, end hostilities, and fully reopen the strait. This is the third such incident involving ADNOC vessels in less than a week, with the UAE accusing Iran of being behind the earlier attacks. The UAE's diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, emphasized that Abu Dhabi would defend its sovereignty and interests following the repeated attacks on ADNOC vessels, prioritizing diplomatic options while safeguarding rights to freedom of navigation.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- UAE denounces Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel dailytimes.com.pk
- Iran, Oman edge closer to Hormuz shipping routes deal as war continues business-standard.com
