UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 8 Aug 20268 Aug 2026The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, drawing swift condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments.The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that the vessel was hit in the early hours of the morning while transiting the strategic waterway, a chokepoint for a large share of the world’s seaborne oil.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?list 2 of 3The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shapelist 3 of 3Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with USend of listAbu Dhabi described the strike as an act of piracy by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and called on Tehran to halt the attacks and reopen the strait fully and unconditionally.ADNOC confirmed one of its ships had been targeted by a missile while crossing the strait, according to the state news agency WAM. ADNOC did not provide details...