Attack on Two ADNOC Vessels, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-08-13 15:52:00 | CW Alert 012- (Aug 26) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | Military | CLOSED SOURCE / UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has reported that two vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday 13 August 2026 (exact time and position not specified). The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as a hostile Iranian attack on the two ADNOC vessels, accusing Iran's Revolutionary Guards of committing acts of piracy by targeting commercial shipping. The Ministry stated that Iran was using the strait as a tool of economic pressure or blackmail, posing a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security. ADNOC confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and that no injuries were reported. The nature of the attack, vessel types, cargoes, and extent of any damage have not been disclosed. This incident marks the second such attack involving ADNOC vessels in less than a week. There has been no immediate comment from Iran's Foreign Ministry or the IRGC. UPDATE: The UKMTO have reported that the two tankers were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle's (UAV) whilst conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels sustained minor damage. Both crews are reported as safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported. | |||||