UAE Accuses Iran of Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks

Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, amid ongoing wartime attacks

Two tankers operated by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned energy company ADNOC were struck by drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, prompting the United Arab Emirates to accuse Iran of piracy and direct maritime threats against global energy security amid ongoing regional conflict. The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry placed direct blame on … Read more