ABU DHABI – United Arab Emirates UAE said a tanker linked to its state oil company ADNOC was hit in a drone attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
As per initial reports, there were no injuries, but UAE condemned the incident, accused Tehran of being responsible, and warned it threatens regional stability and global energy security.
According to an official statement issued by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the incident did not result in any injuries, but has triggered serious diplomatic outrage and accusations of a grave violation of international law.
Emirati officials called it a “clear violation” of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which upholds the freedom of navigation and explicitly rejects any targeting of commercial vessels or obstruction of international shipping lanes.
UAE said the targeting of commercial shipping and the alleged use of the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of “economic blackmail” constitutes acts of piracy attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The statement warned that such actions represent a direct threat not only to regional stability but also to global energy security and the safety of international maritime trade.
Describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of destabilizing behavior, the UAE called for an immediate end to such attacks. It further demanded that Iran ensure the “full and unconditional reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital oil transit routes.
The situation adds fresh tension to an already volatile region, with global attention now focused on potential diplomatic and security repercussions following the reported attack.
The attack comes amid fragile ceasefire between US and Iran, reached after weeks of intense conflict, continues to hold as of early May 2026, though tensions remain high. The truce, initially mediated by Pakistan, began in April and has been extended multiple times despite ongoing distrust between the two sides.
Under the agreement, Tehran allowed continued shipping through strategic Strait of Hormuz, helping ease fears of a broader global energy disruption. However, both Washington and Tehran continue to accuse each other of violations, keeping the situation highly unstable.
Diplomatic efforts are still underway through intermediaries, with Iran proposing a longer-term peace framework aimed at ending the conflict within a month. US is reviewing the proposal but remains cautious, while maintaining certain military and maritime operations in the region.
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