Iran strikes UAE's tanker with missiles in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi, Aug 8
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned the Iranian attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company tanker as it transited the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, in a statement, noted that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which emphasises freedom of navigation and rejects targeting commercial vessels or disrupting international maritime routes.
ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and one of the largest oil companies in the world by production.
"The Ministry stressed that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for economic pressure or blackmail constitutes an "act of piracy" by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and poses a direct threat to the stability of the region and its people, as well as to global energy security," read a statement.
According to it, the UAE also emphasised the necessity for Iran to cease these 'aggressive attacks,' ensuring its full commitment to halting all hostile acts and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the country's commitment to pursuing dialogue to safeguard its rights, while emphasising that Tehran will not be forced to surrender.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in an interview, published on the website of his office on Friday (local time), defending the Iranian government's decision to enter negotiations with the United States and sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war.
Pezeshkian said Iran remains committed to its obligations as long as the United States fulfils its commitments under the MoU, adding, "Wherever they fail to fulfil their commitment, we have no obligation to continue."
In June, Iran and the United States signed the MoU, under which the two sides were scheduled to hold negotiations within a 60-day period to reach a final agreement. However, renewed tensions between the two have left the talks' fate uncertain.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Attacking commercial tankers is pure piracy, plain and simple. The IRGC's actions are destabilizing the entire region. The UAE is right to call this out. All nations, especially those in the Gulf and Asia, must put pressure on Tehran to stop this aggressive behavior. International law is being blatantly violated.
This is exactly the kind of instability that hurts ordinary people. Our diaspora workers in the Gulf will face the impact, and so will global markets. India needs to use its diplomatic clout to talk to both Iran and the UAE. We have good relations with both countries and should act as a mediator for peace, not pick sides.
It's concerning that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip. Freedom of navigation is a fundamental right for all nations. The UAE's strong statement against this "act of piracy" is justified. The US-Iran MoU seems fragile now, and with the 60-day negotiation window uncertain, things could get worse before they get better.
As an Indian, I feel this hits home. We rely heavily on Gulf oil and our citizens work in that region. This attack shows that tensions aren't just political—they affect our daily lives, from petrol prices to job security for millions of Indians in the Gulf. I hope wise counsel prevails and dialogue takes precedence over further escalation.
While I condemn the attack on the UAE tanker, I think we need to understand Iran's perspective too. They're under extreme pressure from US sanctions, and they see the Strait as their only lever of power. Calling
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