- ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, August 14, with no injuries reported.
- The UAE accused Iran of targeting two ADNOC-linked vessels transiting the strait, describing the incident as a hostile Iranian attack.
- Trump stated at a Republican rally in Long Island that he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran.
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected Trump's remarks, asserting that the strait cannot be seized by tweets or election speeches.
- Since the US-Iran war began in February, Iran has effectively blocked the key energy route and has sought passage fees.
- Tehran has demanded an end to the war, sanctions, and compensation before fully reopening the strait.
Iran has firmly rejected President Trump's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz could be declared a U.S. territory, emphasizing that such claims cannot be made through social media or political speeches.45
In a recent statement, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi declared, "The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet, nor by aircraft carrier, nor by issuing an order, nor by an election speech". This response follows Trump's comments at a Republican rally, where he stated, "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated -- pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the USA".67
The backdrop to this diplomatic spat includes a recent attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which the UAE Foreign Ministry labeled a “hostile Iranian attack”. ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the strait on August 14, with no injuries reported.123
This incident is part of a broader pattern of aggression, as the UAE has accused Iran of targeting multiple ADNOC-linked vessels in the strait. ADNOC stated that three tankers had also been attacked in the strait last week, underscoring the urgent need for maritime security and the protection of seafarers.
Iran has effectively blocked this critical energy route since the onset of the US-Iran conflict in February, demanding an end to the war, sanctions, and compensation before fully reopening the strait.9
“The attack on the ADNOC vessel occurred on Friday evening, August 14, with no injuries reported, and followed the UAE's accusation that Iran targeted two ADNOC-linked ships. Iran has blocked the strait since the war began in February, demanding an end to the war, sanctions, and compensation before reopening.”
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