The UAE condemns what it describes as missile attacks on vessels linked to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while they transit the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no casualties. UAE statements say a “hostile Iranian attack” targeted a tanker and that a missile struck the vessel(s), but injuries are not reported.
ADNOC says multiple of its ships have been attacked since the conflict began, with several incidents reported over consecutive days and weeks. The UAE government and related officials cite heightened risks to commercial shipping through the strategically important waterway and frame the actions as hostile or akin to piracy. Several outlets also report that ADNOC initially described the situation as under control.
Across the coverage, the key difference is the scope of what was targeted in specific incidents: some reports describe one ADNOC vessel, while others describe two. The allegations are consistent in attributing responsibility to Iran from the UAE side, while the reports themselves do not include Iran’s response.
