07.05.2026 12:57
The United Arab Emirates announced that a tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company was struck by 2 drones launched from Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that a tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was targeted by two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sent from Iran during its passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE'S STRONG REACTION
In a written statement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the ADNOC tanker was struck by two Iranian-origin UAVs during its passage. The statement strongly condemned the attack.
NO CASUALTIES
It was stated that there were no casualties or injuries in the attack, noting that the incident was a clear violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which emphasizes freedom of navigation and prohibits attacks on commercial vessels.
EMPHASIS ON "PIRACY"
The statement expressed that targeting commercial vessels and using the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure constitutes "piracy" carried out by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. It was emphasized that this action poses a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.
UKMTO CONFIRMED THE ATTACK
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), in a statement made during the night, reported that an unknown projectile struck an oil tanker approximately 145 kilometers north of Fujairah, UAE, in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement added that the crew is safe and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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