UAE says Iran behind repeated ADNOC-linked shipping attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of striking another Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, describing it as the third such incident in less than a week. ADNOC said no injuries were reported and the situation was under control, while the UAE Foreign Ministry condemned the attack and said it violated UN Security Council resolution 2817 and freedom of navigation. The latest incident followed attacks on two other ADNOC tankers a day earlier that caused minor damage but no injuries. Diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said the repeated targeting of ADNOC tankers would not deter the UAE and that Abu Dhabi would protect its rights to use the strait under international law while continuing to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic options. The attacks came as shipping through Hormuz remained sharply reduced during the conflict that began on Feb. 28, 2026. The UAE said the strait should be fully reopened. Iran has said the waterway will remain closed until the U.S. meets its conditions for ending the war, while the Trump administration has said it can maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. Roughly 20% of the world's oil supply once moved through the chokepoint before the war, underscoring the risks to energy flows and tanker operations.

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