The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking a vessel operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
ADNOC said the incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, as the vessel was passing through the vital waterway. The company said no injuries were reported and that the situation had been brought under control.
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks involving vessels linked to the UAE’s state-owned oil company amid heightened tensions in the region.
The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, describing the incidents as a threat to freedom of navigation, regional stability and global energy security. Abu Dhabi called on Tehran to end the hostilities and fully reopen the waterway.
Iran had not immediately responded to the latest accusation.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes for energy supplies, with large volumes of crude oil and petroleum products transported through the waterway.
Recent attacks and restrictions have significantly slowed shipping activity in the strait, raising concerns over possible disruptions to global oil supplies and further pressure on energy prices.
The latest incident comes just days after the UAE accused Iran of attacking two other ADNOC vessels while they were transiting the strait on August 13. No injuries were reported in those incidents, although maritime security reports indicated that the vessels sustained minor damage.
The continuing attacks have increased concerns over the security of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and their potential impact on international energy markets.
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