Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported, and the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of carrying out the strikes. The company said the situation had been brought under control, according to the UAE state news agency WAM.
The incident is the second involving ADNOC-linked vessels in less than a week. On Saturday the UAE condemned what it described as an Iranian attack on another vessel linked to the state oil company as it passed through the strait.
The UAE Foreign Ministry called the episode a “hostile Iranian attack,” accusing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of committing “acts of piracy” by targeting commercial shipping and using the strait as a tool of economic pressure or blackmail. The ministry said such actions pose a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.
WAM and the Foreign Ministry gave no details about the identities of the vessels, their cargoes or the extent of any damage. ADNOC and the UAE said no injuries were reported. There was no immediate comment from Iran’s Foreign Ministry or the IRGC.
The Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Oman and Iran — carried about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas before the conflict. Since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28, shipping through the route has been repeatedly disrupted, pushing up freight rates and raising security concerns. The IRGC has previously warned it may take action against vessels linked to states it regards as adversaries or that do not follow Iranian directives.
ADNOC said on Friday it had been “significantly affected” by what it described as unprovoked attacks on its personnel and assets, but that it continued to meet customer requirements in an “exceptionally challenging environment.” ADNOC is one of the world’s largest energy producers, exporting crude oil, natural gas and refined products worldwide.
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Publish Date: 2026-08-14 03:05:00
