The UAE has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian terrorist attack that targeted a national tanker belonging to ADNOC using two drones while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement today (Monday) that this attack constitutes a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which emphasizes the freedom of navigation and rejects targeting commercial vessels or disrupting international maritime routes.
Details of the Incident
The ministry emphasized that targeting commercial navigation and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressure or economic blackmail is considered piracy by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and poses a direct threat to the stability of the region and its peoples, as well as to global energy security.
The UAE also stressed the necessity for Iran to cease these treacherous attacks, ensuring its full commitment to halt all hostile actions and to reopen the strait completely and unconditionally, which would achieve security for the region and stability for the global economy and trade.
Background & Context
The British Maritime Trade Operations reported today that a tanker had reported being struck by unidentified projectiles while passing approximately 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah city in the UAE. They confirmed via a post on the X platform that all crew members are safe.
Last March, the agency reported receiving a notification about an incident 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah. It clarified that an oil tanker had been hit by an explosion, and debris from an unidentified projectile was found on its deck, with all crew members unharmed. The tanker’s chimney sustained minor damage, and no significant damages or environmental impacts were recorded.
Impact & Consequences
The maritime corridors in the region are experiencing heightened tensions due to the ongoing repercussions of the confrontation between the United States and Iran, affecting navigation, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the American blockade on Iranian ports. These events raise concerns about the security of navigation in one of the world's most critical maritime routes.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for oil and gas transport, through which approximately 20% of the world's total oil passes. Any threat to this corridor could significantly impact energy prices and global markets.
Regional Significance
These incidents underscore the urgent need to secure maritime navigation and enhance regional and international cooperation to maintain stability in the region. The continuation of these attacks could escalate tensions between the involved countries, negatively impacting regional security.
In conclusion, the international community must take decisive steps to ensure freedom of navigation and protect commercial vessels from any attacks, to guarantee regional stability and global energy security.