UAE Oil Tanker Struck by Iranian Missile in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a vessel owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was targeted by an Iranian missile on August 8, 2026, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported, but the incident significantly escalated maritime tensions as Iran continues a partial blockade of the vital waterway. The strike follows a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council demanding a full U.S. withdrawal from the region.
Date: August 8, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz, United Arab Emirates
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: LiveMint