UAE Accuses Iran of Attacking Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ‌Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has experienced a series of vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this month.

Motorists drive past an ADNOC Gas subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 3, 2026. Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) accused the Iranian regime of attacking an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ‌(ADNOC) vessel as it attempted to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned “the hostile Iranian attack” in a statement on Aug. 15.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of freedom of navigation, and rejected the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes,” the statement read.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the regime’s actions in the waterway directly threatened regional stability and global energy security.

No injuries were reported in the attack, according to the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said repeated attacks on the Strait of Hormuz would not stop the UAE from continuing to advance deterrence, diplomacy and adherence to international law.

“We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation and the use of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and we will defend our sovereignty and interests, while continuing the path of dialogue and prioritizing diplomatic options,” Gargash wrote in an X post on Aug. 15.

“We will make every effort to strengthen a unified Gulf position, as it is a fundamental pillar for protecting the region’s security and the interests of its countries in this ongoing crisis.”

Iran has not commented on the latest attack.

ADNOC has suffered a series of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz while attempting business operations.

Two vessels were attacked Aug. 13, and another ship was targeted by a missile on Aug. 8, according to the company.

The Strait of Hormuz was previously used to transport one-fifth of the world’s traded oil before the war with Iran broke out on Feb. 28 and heavily slowed operations.

The ongoing military activity and uncertainty in the area have driven up gas prices worldwide, including in the United States.

The average price for a regular gallon of gas on Aug. 15 was $4.07, according to the American Automobile Association. The same gallon cost $2.98 before the conflict started in late February.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested at a rally in Garden City, New York, on Aug. 14 that it was worth paying “a tiny little bit more for your gasoline” in order to stop “a very evil country” from having a nuclear weapon.