Iranian Cruise Missiles Strike UAE Oil Tankers in Omani Waters
On July 14, 2026, two United Arab Emirates oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters. The International Maritime Organization reported that the attack killed two mariners and wounded 14 others. Both vessels caught fire following the impact, leading to a complete halt in commercial shipping through the chokepoint. The UAE has threatened military retaliation, further escalating the broader conflict between the U.S.-led coalition and Iran.