UAE condemns Iranian missile strike on ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned an Iranian missile attack on a tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "flagrant violation" of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and demanding Iran cease all hostile acts in the waterway.timesofisrael+1

The UAE Foreign Ministry said no casualties resulted from the strike but characterized the targeting of commercial shipping as "an act of piracy" by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warning it poses a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.latestly+1

Escalating Attacks on ADNOC Vessels

The strike marks the latest in a sustained campaign against commercial shipping in the strait. ADNOC said Friday that 15 of its vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones since the beginning of the conflict, including three in the past week alone. The company reported one fatality and injuries to 20 crew members across the attacks.gcaptain

The Joint Maritime Information Center maintained its SEVERE threat assessment for the Strait of Hormuz, warning that "deliberate hostile action remains highly likely." According to gCaptain, UK Maritime Trade Operations data showed just 18 outbound and 21 inbound full transits during the seven days ending August 7 — roughly 4% of pre-conflict averages, with AIS-detected traffic approximately 90% below normal levels.gcaptain

Regional Condemnation and Diplomatic Context

Qatar joined the UAE in condemning the attack, calling it a major violation of international law and rejecting "any attempt to use the Strait of Hormuz as a political bargaining chip." Qatar's foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Abu Dhabi and called for the quick and unconditional reopening of the waterway.albawaba

The strike comes amid uncertain diplomatic efforts. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to dialogue while warning that Tehran would not be "forced to surrender," stating that Iran has "no obligation to continue" honoring a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States in June if Washington fails to meet its commitments.latestly

The UAE demanded Iran ensure "the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait," warning that continued disruptions would jeopardize international trade and the global economy.royanews+1