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UAE Condemns Missile Attack on ADNOC Tanker in Hormuz

Aug 8, 2026
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UAE condemns missile attack on ADNOC-linked tanker in Strait of Hormuz

## UAE's Strong Condemnation

The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation following a missile attack on a tanker linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a clear violation of a United Nations resolution that ensures freedom of navigation.

## Call for Immediate Action

The UAE has urged Iran to cease all aggressive actions and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without any conditions. The attack, attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is seen as a threat to regional stability and global energy security.

## Impact on Global Trade

The Ministry emphasized that using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for economic pressure is akin to piracy and disrupts international maritime routes. The UAE insists on the importance of maintaining open and secure shipping lanes to protect the global economy and international trade.

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