UAE Accuses Iran of Striking Two Oil Vessels in Key Shipping Lane

UAE Accuses Iran of Striking Two Oil Vessels in Key Shipping Lane

The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 August 2026. No injuries were reported; Iran hasn't commented. ADNOC says 15 of its ships have been hit there since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February. The UAE called the actions "piracy" and "economic coercion," warning of threats to global energy supply.

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