UAE accuses Iran of targeting ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

Gulf and Arab states issued a joint condemnation on Monday after a missile strike hit an Emirati‑flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, causing significant damage to the vessel and injuring several crew members. The attack, which occurred on Thursday night, was attributed by the United Arab Emirates to Iran, a claim Tehran has neither confirmed nor denied. In a coordinated statement, the foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates denounced the incident as a violation of international maritime law and called for an immediate investigation by the United Nations.

The governments emphasized that the strike threatens the safety of commercial shipping routes that are vital to regional trade and stability. They urged the international community to hold the responsible party accountable and warned that any further aggression could destabilize the already tense security environment in the Gulf. While Iran has suggested the incident may have been the result of a misidentified target, the collective Arab response underscores heightened diplomatic pressure and the likelihood of coordinated diplomatic actions to address the breach of maritime security.