Dubai, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait

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2026-08-14

The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes. Iran is in talks with Oman over arrangements for the strait's future management. The UAE foreign ministry in a statement denounce......

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