{
  "id": 818761,
  "title": "UAE condemns attack on two Adnoc ships in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/uae-condemns-attack-on-two-adnoc-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-818761",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T23:16:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/13/uae-condemns-attack-on-two-adnoc-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent incident, two vessels belonging to Adnoc were targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the company's announcement on Friday. No casualties were reported in the attack, which transpired the previous night. The company emphasized the significance of safeguarding the well-being of seafarers and upholding freedom of navigation and maritime security, as reported by the state news agency Wam.\n\nThe UAE Foreign Ministry vehemently condemned the attack, asserting that it contravened UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which guarantees freedom of navigation and denounces aggression against commercial ships. The ministry stressed that targeting commercial shipping and utilizing the Strait of Hormuz as a means of economic coercion or blackmail constitutes piracy by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, posing a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.\n\nThe UAE urged Iran to cease these aggressive actions, stressing the importance of Iran's full commitment to halting all hostile acts. It called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in a completely and unconditionally manner to achieve regional security and the stability of the global economy and trade. As of the time of writing, Iran had not assumed responsibility for the attack.\n\nThe Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since the onset of the US-Iran war in February. Bahrain also denounced the attack, labeling it a violation of international law and expressing full solidarity with the UAE, while affirming its complete support for the measures taken to ensure its security and stability. Iran was also held accountable for an attack on an Adnoc tanker on Saturday.",
  "summary": "Two Adnoc vessels have come under attack from Iran while crossing the Strait of Hormuz , the company announced early on Friday. No injuries were reported in the attack, which occurred on Thursday night, and the situation is under control, the company said. Adnoc stressed the importance of protecting the safety of seafarers and ensuring freedom of navigation and maritime security, state news…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE condemns attack on two Adnoc ships in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/uae-condemns-attack-on-two-adnoc-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-13T23:16:53.000Z"
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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."
}