Two UAE Tankers Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening (13/8), according to local authorities and media reports early Friday. In a statement posted on social media, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attack and stressed the need for Iran to cease such actions. The official Emirates News Agency reported that the company confirmed no injuries were reported and the situation has been successfully brought under control. The report did not provide further details regarding the specific vessels involved or the extent of the damage caused. ADNOC, a state-owned enterprise, is one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers and a key driver of the UAE economy.