UAE Confirms Attack on Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

According to a statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while no casualties were reported, the act represents a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which mandates the freedom of international navigation. The UAE condemned the targeting of commercial vessels, labeling the actions of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as "piracy" and an attempt to use a vital waterway as a tool for economic blackmail. They urged for an immediate end to hostilities and demanded the unconditional reopening of the strait to ensure global energy security.

Meanwhile, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the incident. Iranian state media claimed that missiles struck a U.S. Navy vessel near Jask Island after warnings were ignored. However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has categorically denied any such strike on their assets. This escalation in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors continues to heighten regional and global tensions.