--- title: "UAE ADNOC tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz" description: "Most outlets reported that a UAE ADNOC tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, noting the incident occurred a day after two other ADNOC vessels were targeted. Aaj News led with the event and described it as another attack, while Business Recorder highlighted the UAE’s response, quoting the state news agency WAM and noting the company’s vow to defend navigation rights." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3215-uae-oil-ships-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz site: HarZaviya language: en --- # UAE ADNOC tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz world · latest filing 16 Aug 2026, 2:39 AM PKT · 14–16 Aug 2026 · 6 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Aug 2026 — UAE ADNOC tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that a UAE ADNOC tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, noting the incident occurred a day after two other ADNOC vessels were targeted. Aaj News led with the event and described it as another attack, while Business Recorder highlighted the UAE’s response, quoting the state news agency WAM and noting the company’s vow to defend navigation rights. - **Business Recorder** — [UAE says Iran attacked state oil company’s vessel](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435036/uae-says-iran-attacked-state-oil-companys-vessel) · 16 Aug 2026, 2:39 AM PKT > DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Saturday blamed Iran for attacking a vessel belonging to state-owned oil giant ADNOC in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in the waterway at the centre of the US-Iran conflict. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait, a vital shipping route for global energy supplies, carrying out strikes on commercial ships since the war began in February.... - **Daily Times** — [UAE denounces Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1538774/uae-denounces-iranian-attack-on-adnoc-vessel/) · 15 Aug 2026, 6:46 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting an ADNOC-affiliated vessel while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Foreign Ministry said no injuries were reported in the incident and described the attack as a hostile act. The ministry said the attack violated UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which stresses freedom of navigation. […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Another UAE ADNOC tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467921/another-uae-adnoc-tanker-targeted-in-strait-of-hormuz) · 15 Aug 2026, 9:39 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > A tanker belonging to the UAE’s state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was targeted while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a day after two other ADNOC vessels came under attack in the strategic waterway. The latest incident occurred on the evening of August 14, according to ADNOC. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control. ADNOC stressed the im... ### 14 Aug 2026 — UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two Vessels in Hormuz Strait (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the UAE’s condemnation of an Iranian attack on two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, noting the UAE authorities’ statement and the absence of casualties. Aaj News (English) led with the attack on the oil ships and briefly mentioned the condemnation, while 24 News HD framed the report around the UAE’s response and the involvement of ADNOC. Both excerpts emphasize the attack and the UAE’s stance but differ slightly in framing emphasis. - **Aaj News (English)** — [UAE oil ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467842/uae-oil-ships-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz) · 14 Aug 2026, 3:39 PM PKT > Two ships belonging to the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties reported, UAE authorities said. According to the UAE’s official news agency WAM, the vessels came under attack on Thursday evening while transiting the strategic waterway. The situation was brought under control following the incide... - **24 News HD** — [UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Aug-2026/uae-condemns-iranian-attack-two-vessels-hormuz-strait) · 14 Aug 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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