UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported
The United Arab Emirates said a tanker belonging to state oil firm ADNOC was targeted by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties were reported, but Gulf and Arab governments condemned the strike.
The United Arab Emirates announced that a tanker belonging to state oil company ADNOC was targeted by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said no casualties resulted from the strike.
The attack drew sharp condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments, with several nations openly denouncing Iran over the incident. It marks an escalation in tensions along the strategically vital waterway.
The development comes as Iran's ongoing negotiations with Oman over reopening the strait remain uncertain. Security concerns over maritime traffic through the strait are also being closely watched by global energy markets.
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