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Two ADNOC vessels attacked in Hormuz
The UAE accused Iran after two ADNOC vessels were attacked while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
What happened
ADNOC confirmed that two vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. The UAE accused Iran and called the attack a threat to shipping and energy security. It reported no injuries and said the situation was under control. Iran had not immediately commented.
Numbers
- 2 vesselsADNOC vessels attacked while transiting
- 0 injuriesInjuries reported by UAE
- 2 vesselsCrossed the strait on August 14 — No oil tankers recorded
- About 100 dailyPre-war daily strait traffic
Questions
- What is known about the vessels?
- ADNOC said the situation was under control, and the vessels were affiliated with the UAE's state oil company.
- Why does the strait matter globally?
- It is a major oil route, and reduced traffic has raised concerns about global energy supplies and commercial shipping.
- How far has traffic fallen?
- A shipping data company counted two crossings on August 14, no oil tankers, compared with about 100 daily before the war.
- What had Iran previously threatened?
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards had threatened action against vessels linked to Tehran's adversaries or those not following Iranian directives.
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The catch
Coverage does not independently verify who carried out the attacks or the extent of vessel damage.