What happened to an ADNOC vessel while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and what was the outcome?

An ADNOC vessel came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to a Saturday statement reported by the Emirati state news agency WAM; no injuries were reported, and the situation was confirmed to be under control.

How does this incident fit into the broader pattern of recent attacks on ADNOC vessels?

This attack was the third such incident involving ADNOC vessels in less than a week, with the UAE having previously accused Iran of being behind the earlier attacks, though no official comment was issued regarding Friday’s attack.

UAE's ADNOC Says Vessel Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

Aug 14, 2026

ADNOC confirmed a vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the third such incident in a week with no injuries. The event disrupts shipping through a critical waterway carrying one-fifth of global oil and LNG.

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