Two UAE tankers attacked while transiting Hormuz Strait: Report
Abu Dhabi, Aug 14
Two vessels belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company of the United Arab Emirates were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, local authorities and media said early Friday.
In a statement posted on social media, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attacks, stressing the necessity for Iran to cease attacks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of freedom of navigation, and rejected the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes.
The Ministry emphasised that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail represents acts of piracy by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, and constitutes a direct threat to the stability of the region, its peoples, and global energy security.
"The UAE further stressed the need for Iran to halt these unprovoked attacks, ensure its full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities, and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to safeguard regional security..." the Ministry added.
The company confirmed that no injuries have been reported, and the situation has been brought under control, Xinhua reported quoting the official Emirates News Agency.
In a statement, ADNOC stressed the importance of protecting the safety and well-being of seafarers, while safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security.
The report did not provide further details on the specific vessels involved or the extent of damage caused by the attacks.
The state-owned ADNOC is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world, serving as the primary driver of the UAE's economy.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is outright piracy, plain and simple. The international community needs to send a clear message that attacking commercial vessels will not be tolerated. With our own dependence on Gulf oil, this directly impacts India's interests too. We cannot let one nation hold the world's energy supply hostage.
The safety of seafarers is paramount, and I'm relieved to hear there were no injuries. India has millions of citizens working in the Gulf region, and our diaspora depends on this stability. We need stronger international cooperation to protect maritime routes. This isn't just about oil - it's about the livelihoods of countless families across South Asia and beyond. 🙏
Yet again, we see the consequences of geopolitical tensions spiraling out of control. While the UAE has every right to condemn this attack, we must also consider that regional conflicts often have complex roots. India's long-standing stance on non-interference and diplomacy is the right approach here. We should urge all parties to return to the negotiating table rather than escalating further.
This could spike oil prices globally, and that means inflation for everyone. India imports most of its crude from this region, so this hits our economy directly. The UN resolution is clear - this is a violation of international law. Iran needs to face consequences, not just warnings.
It's heartbreaking to see this recurring instability in West Asia. India has always maintained friendly ties with both the UAE and Iran. Perhaps there's a role for neutral nations like India to mediate and help reduce tensions. The impact on global energy prices
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