The United Arab Emirates stated on Saturday that Iran attacked an ADNOC Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, state news agency WAM reported.
ADNOC confirmed no crew injuries occurred and that the situation remains under control following the incident in the strategic maritime passage separating Iran and Oman.
The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt unprovoked attacks, end hostilities, and fully reopen the waterway, which handles roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
The strike marks the third attack targeting ADNOC commercial vessels in less than a week, with Abu Dhabi blaming Tehran for all three incidents.
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Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stated on X that Abu Dhabi would defend its sovereignty and freedom of navigation while prioritising diplomatic options.
Iran offered no immediate official comment, though the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has previously threatened action against vessels failing to comply with Iranian directives.
Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile in the strait on Friday, though authorities have not confirmed if it was the same ADNOC ship.
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Maritime disruptions throughout the Strait of Hormuz have escalated significantly since regional military conflicts erupted on Feb. 28, driving up global freight rates and maritime security risks.
