--- title: "UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz" description: "Most outlets reported that the UAE accused Iran of targeting an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with some noting that the attack caused no casualties. A few also mentioned Iran's reported efforts to reach a deal with Oman regarding the strait. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, with the main variation being the inclusion of Iran’s diplomatic efforts in some headlines." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2313-uae-says-iran-targeted-tanker-as-tehran-says-hormuz-deal site: HarZaviya language: en --- # UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz world · latest filing 8 Aug 2026, 8:31 PM PKT · 7–8 Aug 2026 · 7 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Aug 2026 — UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the UAE accused Iran of targeting an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with some noting that the attack caused no casualties. A few also mentioned Iran's reported efforts to reach a deal with Oman regarding the strait. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, with the main variation being the inclusion of Iran’s diplomatic efforts in some headlines. - **24 News HD** — [UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Aug-2026/uae-says-iran-targeted-tanker-oman-cites-progress-hormuz-talks) · 8 Aug 2026, 8:31 PM PKT > The UAE accused Iran on Saturday of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz, even as both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing. - **Samaa** — [UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354904-uae-says-iran-attacked-adnoc-vessel-with-missile-in-strait-of-hormuz) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:38 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > State ‌news agency WAM initially reported ADNOC as saying one of its vessels had been targeted by a missile early on Saturday and that the situation was under control. - **Aaj News (English)** — [UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467023/uae-says-iran-targeted-tanker-as-tehran-says-hormuz-deal-with-oman-close) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:22 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes, and is in talks with nearby Oman over arrangements for the strait’s future management. The ... - **Daily Times** — [UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535532/uae-says-iran-targeted-adnoc-tanker/) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as a missile attack on the tanker. It said the attack caused no casualties while the vessel transited Hormuz. ADNOC said 15 of its vessels had faced attacks since the war began. The company added that three vessels were attacked during the current week. Read more: Drone […] - **Business Recorder** — [UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433876/uae-says-iran-targeted-tanker-as-tehran-says-hormuz-deal-with-oman-close) · 8 Aug 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes, and is in talks with nearby Oman over arrangements for the strait’s future managemen... ### 7 Aug 2026 — ADNOC: Iran war attacks on vessels significantly impacting operations (1 outlet) - **Arab News Pakistan** — [ADNOC: Iran war attacks on vessels significantly impacting operations](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653802/middle-east) · 7 Aug 2026, 9:08 AM PKT > Abu ‌Dhabi National Oil Company said on Friday it was being significantly impacted by what ​it described as unprovoked attacks on its people and assets, as it sought to continue meeting customer requirements in an “exceptionally challenging environment.” ADNOC said in a statement that 15 of its vessels had been attacked by missiles and drones ‌while transiting ‌the Strait of Hormuz ​since ‌the ... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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