UAE condemns Iranian attack on ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz

ADNOC confirmed on Saturday, 15 August, that two of its commercial vessels were targeted in a hostile attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on the evening of Friday, 14 August, resulted in no injuries to crew members, and the company stated that the situation has been brought under control. Regional Condemnation of Maritime Hostility The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a formal statement condemning the strike, which it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Ministry described the incident as a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817. According to official reports, the attack involved two vessels affiliated with the state energy firm, prompting immediate denunciations from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt. Official statements from the Arab League and GCC member states emphasized that targeting commercial shipping constitutes an act of piracy and economic coercion. The UAE authorities warned that such escalations pose a direct threat to global energy security and regional stability in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Security Measures and Energy Flow ADNOC reported that it is maintaining its commitment to seafarer safety and the freedom of navigation following the strike. While the company confirmed the vessels were hit, it did not specify the extent of the damage or the exact weaponry used, though MoFA references indicated a missile attack.…