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UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways

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  • The UAE stated that Iran attacked an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to halt hostilities and reopen the waterway.
  • This marks the third such incident involving ADNOC vessels in less than a week, with the UAE previously accusing Iran of involvement.
  • The attacks have disrupted shipping through the vital strait, raising freight rates and security concerns, with the UAE vowing to defend its sovereignty and interests.

The United Arab Emirates announced Saturday that Iran attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, urging Tehran to cease its actions and ensure the waterway's full reopening.

ADNOC reported no injuries and stated the situation was under control. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the incident as unprovoked and called for an end to hostilities. This is the third attack on ADNOC vessels in under a week, with the UAE having previously implicated Iran in the earlier incidents. There has been no immediate comment from Iran.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, affirmed Abu Dhabi's commitment to defending its sovereignty and interests, stating, "We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation... while continuing the path of dialog and prioritizing diplomatic options." The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency also reported an unknown projectile striking a bulk carrier in the strait on Friday, though it remains unclear if it involved the same ADNOC vessel.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy transport, has seen repeated disruptions since February 28, leading to increased freight rates and heightened security concerns. Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed through the waterway prior to the conflict.

We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation ... while continuing the path of dialog and prioritizing diplomatic options.

— Anwar GargashUAE diplomatic adviser stating Abu Dhabi's response to the attacks.
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