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Adnoc Vessel Attacked by Missile in Strait of Hormuz
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In Short: Adnoc reports a missile attack on one of its vessels while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.
No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control, according to Adnoc. The company is taking measures to protect its people, assets, and operations, and called for the protection of freedom of navigation and safe passage through international waterways.
In a statement, the ministry attributed the attacks to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, describing them as acts of piracy. The US military responded by striking IRGC targets in Iran following the attacks.
Adnoc has reported one fatality and 20 injuries to crew members since the beginning of the war, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by commercial shipping in the region.
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- Wed, Sep 02, 2026 | Rabi al-Awwal 20, 1448 | Fajr 04:41 | DXB 34.7 °C UAE's Adnoc announced that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.
- No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control, the company said.
- In a statement to media on August 7, Adnoc said the attacks since the beginning of the war had resulted in one fatality and 20 injuries to crew members.
- Adnoc is taking measures to protect people, assets and operations, it said, and called for protection of freedom of navigation and safe passage through international waterways.
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- Khaleejtimeslink