04.05.2026 19:33
Iran has made another move that will raise tensions, targeting a United Arab Emirates oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz with drones. Iran launched missiles at the UAE. In a statement from the UAE, it was reported that 3 missiles were intercepted, and a fourth fell into the sea. Additionally, a drone attack was carried out on an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates. A fire broke out at the facility following the attack.
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz after an oil tanker belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was targeted by drones. Shortly after the tanker attack, Iran launched a missile strike on UAE territory. Following the incident, military units and air defense systems in the region were put on the highest alert level.
THE LAST MISSILE FELL INTO THE SEA
In an official statement by the UAE Ministry of Defense, it was stated that three out of four missiles launched from Iran were successfully intercepted by air defense systems. A statement was made by the UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority.
"Air defense systems are currently active against the missile threat," the statement said, urging citizens to stay in a safe place and follow warnings from official authorities.
Meanwhile, in a statement from the UAE Ministry of Defense, it was said, "Four cruise missiles approaching the country from Iran were detected. Three of them were successfully intercepted over the country's territorial waters, and one fell into the sea."
The statement, which noted that the sounds heard in various parts of the country were the result of the successful prevention of aerial threats, called on citizens to obtain information from official sources, verify facts, and follow safety procedures when warning messages are received.
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OIL FACILITY
A fire broke out at an oil facility following a drone attack on the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. No statement was made regarding the extent of the fire.
UAE-OWNED OIL SHIP ALSO HIT
Meanwhile, in a written statement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that an ADNOC tanker was hit by two Iranian-origin drones during its passage. The attack was strongly condemned in the statement.
NO LOSS OF LIFE
While it was stated that there were no casualties or injuries in the attack, it was noted 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 tool of coercion constitutes "piracy" carried out by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. It was emphasized that this action poses a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.
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UKMTO ALSO CONFIRMED THE ATTACK
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), in a statement made during the night, reported that an unknown munition hit an oil tanker approximately 145 kilometers north of Fujairah, UAE, in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement noted that the crew was safe and an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
EXPLOSION ALSO ON SOUTH KOREAN SHIP
Additionally, South Korea announced that a fire broke out on a Panama-flagged ship operated by a South Korean company in the Strait of Hormuz following an explosion. In the statement, it was reported that the ship had a crew of 24 people, including 6 South Koreans and 18 foreigners, and that no casualties had been reported so far. The statement noted that the extent of the damage from the explosion and fire was still being investigated.
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