UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of a "hostile Iranian attack" after a missile struck a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company, ADNOC, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Saturday, with no casualties reported.

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hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) with a missile while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, without causing casualties

This accusation comes even as Iran and Oman suggest that talks concerning the administration of the vital waterway are progressing positively. Oman's foreign ministry condemned "repeated attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz" without directly naming Iran. They also expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations, urging against actions that could derail progress.

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repeated attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

However, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, has been the scene of escalating tensions. ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the start of the war, including three in the past week alone. These continued attacks have contributed to the collapse of a previous ceasefire and cast uncertainty over the reopening of the strait.

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ongoing negotiations regarding navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding in a positive and constructive atmosphere

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that talks with Oman were nearing completion but cautioned that the reopening of the strait depends on "other conditions and compensation for the violation of the memorandum of understanding by the United States." International law generally prohibits tolls in such strategic waterways.

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this is not a sign of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is subject to other conditions and compensation for the violation of the memorandum of understanding by the United States