The UAE blamed Iran for the attack and called on Tehran to stop what it described as unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and to fully reopen the waterway.
AI:The United Arab Emirates has officially accused the Iranian regime of carrying out a targeted strike against an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest act of maritime aggression from Tehran. The UAE is demanding that Iran cease its unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and move to fully reopen the critical waterway to ensure safe passage. This escalation highlights the ongoing pattern of hostility by the Iranian regime as it attempts to destabilize global energy markets through state-sponsored intimidation in international waters.Open
Flames and smoke rise from the port of Mokha during a strike in Yemen, Friday, August 4, 2026 (AP/Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik) Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 15, 2026 ABU DHABI, United Arab [...]
AI:The United Arab Emirates has formally accused the Iranian regime of orchestrating drone strikes against two oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This latest act of maritime aggression by Tehran represents a calculated attempt to destabilize global energy markets and provoke regional conflict through blatant violations in international waters.Open
The Iran war continues, with fighting between the U.S. and Iran currently on hold but with the possibility of renewed hostilities in the coming days or weeks. Get the latest on the Iran war plus updates on other top stories in our live breaking news coverage. The Iran war is now in its sixth month. Fighting is not currently active between the U.S. and Iran, although the U.S. is continuing its naval blockade on Iran, and Iran has in recent weeks attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. What will the war in Iran bring in the future? In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you the latest updates on the Iran war and other top news stories, and he’ll also read your comments and questions on the air! Thumbnail image of Iran…
