Iran strikes third ADNOC oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz escalation
Iranian naval forces struck a state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the third such attack in 24 hours. The projectile hit the vessel's hull, causing structural damage but no reported injuries to the crew. The incident has caused shipping traffic through the strategic waterway to plummet to 17% of pre-war levels. The attack occurred despite ongoing diplomatic attempts in Oman to establish safe maritime corridors.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CBS News