UAE accuses Iran of ADNOC vessel attacks in Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking two commercial vessels linked to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, 2026, calling the incident an act of piracy and a threat to global energy security. The attack on the two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or ADNOC, vessels occurred on Thursday evening, according to statements from UAE authorities. No injuries were reported, and ADNOC confirmed the situation was brought under control.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation, characterizing the assault as a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms the importance of freedom of navigation. The ministry stated that targeting commercial shipping and using the strait as a tool of economic coercion constitutes acts of piracy by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry called on Iran to halt all unprovoked attacks and commit to the complete and unconditional reopening of the strait. Egypt condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the UAE and urging a halt to threats against maritime security.

The incidents marked an escalation in a prolonged standoff over the critical...