Two vessels belonging to the United Arab Emirates' state oil company ADNOC were attacked while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The UAE government has identified the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the perpetrator.
According to reports from Reuters and the UAE's state news agency WAM on August 13, ADNOC announced that its two vessels were attacked in the Hormuz Strait that afternoon. There were no reported casualties, and details regarding the vessels' names, cargo, and extent of damage were not disclosed.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the IRGC, stating that it is attacking commercial vessels and using the Hormuz Strait as a means of economic pressure, labeling these actions as 'piracy.' Iran has not yet responded to these allegations.
ADNOC previously reported that since the outbreak of war, 15 of its vessels have been targeted by missile and drone attacks as of July 7. One crew member has died, and 20 others have been injured in these incidents.
Despite the ongoing attacks significantly impacting its operations, ADNOC stated that there have been no disruptions to customer supply.
The Hormuz Strait is a critical shipping route through which about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed before the war. The frequency of attacks on commercial vessels has increased the risks associated with transportation in the area.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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