ADNOC tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UAE accuses Iran
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of a missile attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) tanker as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the incident as an act of piracy carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
While specific details regarding the tanker's cargo or the extent of the damage were not immediately released, ADNOC confirmed that a vessel was targeted. There were no reported injuries from this specific incident. However, ADNOC stated that since the onset of the current conflict, 15 of its vessels have been targeted by missiles and drones, resulting in one fatality and 20 injuries.
The attack has drawn international condemnation. Saudi Arabia and Yemen described the incident as a serious threat to global maritime navigation and energy security. Other nations, including Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Syria, also issued condemnations.
Entities: ADNOC · Abu Dhabi National Oil Company · Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Saudi Arabia · Strait of Hormuz · United Arab Emirates
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saudi Arabia and Yemen condemned the attack on the ADNOC tanker. (Saudi Arabia)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Syria also joined in condemning the attack. (Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Syria)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Since the start of the conflict, 15 ADNOC vessels have been targeted by missiles and drones. (ADNOC)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Recent attacks on ADNOC vessels have resulted in one crew member killed and 20 injured. (ADNOC)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attack on the tanker reportedly caused no injuries. (United Arab Emirates)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of a missile attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. (United Arab Emirates)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UAE characterized the attack as an act of piracy by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). (United Arab Emirates)
- [● 2 SOURCES] ADNOC confirmed one of its vessels was hit by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (ADNOC)