{
  "id": 365307,
  "title": "Egypt condemns attack on UAE oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/egypt-condemns-attack-on-uae-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T09:54:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypt-condemns-attack-on-uae-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt vehemently denounced the missile attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company-operated tanker as it passed through the critically important Strait of Hormuz. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement affirmed its complete backing for the UAE, firmly rejecting any aggression against ships or civilian installations that jeopardize maritime safety in the region. Cairo emphasized the importance of respecting freedom of navigation on international waterways and preventing any actions that might endanger it. Cairo reiterated its demand for de-escalation, urging all parties to seek political and diplomatic resolutions to maintain regional security and stability.",
  "summary": "Egypt strongly condemned the targeting of an oil tanker operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious threat to maritime security, navigation and freedom of trade through one of the world’s key waterways. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry … The post Egypt condemns attack on UAE oil tanker…",
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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."
}