{
  "id": 1016421,
  "title": "UAE to defend Strait of Hormuz rights after attack on Adnoc vessel, Dr Gargash says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/uae-to-defend-strait-of-hormuz-rights-after-attack-on-adnoc-vessel-dr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T10:59:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/15/uae-to-defend-strait-of-hormuz-rights-after-attack-on-adnoc-vessel-dr-gargash-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will defend its right to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it continues to pursue diplomatic solutions, according to Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Dr Gargash stated that repeated attacks on Adnoc tankers would not dissuade the nation from its \"balanced and rational\" approach, which relies on deterrence, diplomacy, and adherence to international law. The most recent incident occurred on August 14.\n\nDr Gargash emphasized that the UAE will uphold its sovereignty and interests in the Strait of Hormuz, while maintaining open dialogue and prioritizing diplomatic options. He called for increased Gulf unity and stressed that the UAE would strive to develop a unified regional stance in response to the crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed these sentiments, asserting that the attack on an Adnoc vessel violated United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which stresses the importance of freedom of navigation.\n\nIn addition to defending its rights, the UAE has called on Iran to cease its unprovoked attacks and facilitate the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The state news agency Wam reported that Adnoc disclosed one of its vessels was attacked while navigating the strait on August 14, with no injuries reported and the situation subsequently resolved. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting Adnoc-linked ships in the waterway, with the UAE previously attributing responsibility to Iran.",
  "summary": "The UAE will protect its right to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz while pursuing diplomacy, after an Adnoc ship came under attack in the waterway, said Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed . Dr Gargash said repeated attacks on Adnoc tankers would not deter the country from pursuing what he described as a “balanced and rational” policy based on deterrence,…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE will defend Strait of Hormuz navigation rights after Adnoc vessel attack.",
    "Dr Anwar Gargash says attacks won't deter balanced, rational approach.",
    "UAE calls for Gulf unity, Iran to cease unprovoked attacks."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Gargash: Repeated attacks on ADNOC vessels will not alter UAE approach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/gargash-repeated-attacks-on-adnoc-vessels-will-not-alter-uae-approach",
        "published": "2026-08-15T10:35:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE to defend Strait of Hormuz rights after attack on Adnoc vessel, Dr Gargash says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/uae-to-defend-strait-of-hormuz-rights-after-attack-on-adnoc-vessel-dr-1020885",
        "published": "2026-08-15T10:59:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}