UAE condemns Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned an Iranian attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, 15 August. The ministry described the incident as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to global energy supplies. The targeted vessel was transiting the strategic waterway when the attack occurred. Official reports confirmed that no injuries were recorded among the crew. The UAE identified the attackers as members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), labeling the interference with commercial shipping as an act of piracy and economic coercion. Violation of UN Security Council Resolution In a formal statement issued via the state news agency WAM, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the assault breached UN Security Council Resolution 2817. This resolution emphasizes the necessity of maintaining freedom of navigation and explicitly rejects the targeting of commercial vessels or the disruption of international maritime routes. The ministry stated that such hostile actions jeopardize regional stability and the safety of maritime personnel. The UAE government called for an immediate cessation of all such acts to prevent further escalation in one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. Impact on Global Energy Security The timing of the condemnation follows a series of maritime incidents that have raised concerns regarding the stability of international trade and…