- An ADNOC vessel was targeted by a missile early Saturday, but the situation is reported to be under control.
- The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned what it termed "the hostile Iranian attack" on the ADNOC vessel.
- The ministry stated that the attack violated a U.N. Security Council resolution on freedom of navigation and accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of committing "acts of piracy".
- ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the start of the conflict, including three this week, resulting in the death of one crew member and injuries to 20 others.
- The UAE Foreign Ministry accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of using the waterway as a tool of economic pressure and called on Iran to halt the attacks and reopen the strait fully and unconditionally.
- ADNOC stated it has been significantly affected by what it described as unprovoked attacks on its personnel and assets, while continuing to meet customer requirements in an "exceptionally challenging environment."
The United Arab Emirates has condemned an Iranian missile attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'acts of piracy.' The UAE Foreign Ministry described the incident as a hostile Iranian attack and urged Iran to cease its aggression and restore navigation freedom.
ADNOC reported that since the conflict began on February 28, 15 of its vessels have been targeted by missiles and drones, with three attacks occurring just this week. The assaults have resulted in one crew member's death and 20 injuries, significantly impacting the company's operations in an 'exceptionally challenging environment.'
The UAE's condemnation highlights the broader implications of the conflict, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. The UAE accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of using the waterway as a tool of economic pressure, violating a U.N. Security Council resolution on freedom of navigation. The ministry called for an immediate halt to such attacks and for the strait to be reopened fully and unconditionally.
As shipping disruptions continue to escalate, concerns over rising freight rates and security in this vital corridor are mounting, further complicating the geopolitical landscape in the region.
“The UAE Foreign Ministry accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of violating a U.N. Security Council resolution on freedom of navigation and called on Iran to halt attacks and reopen the strait fully. ADNOC reported one crew member killed and 20 injured across 15 vessel attacks since the conflict began.”
