ADNOC: At Least 15 Ships Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi's state oil company reports serious attacks on its vessels, including three incidents this week, with one crew member killed and 20 injured.
Abu Dhabi's state oil company reports serious attacks on its vessels, including three incidents this week, with one crew member killed and 20 injured.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates has stated that at least 15 of its ships have been attacked with missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the conflict in the Persian Gulf. The news was reported on Friday, August 8, 2026, by the Emirati newspaper Al Khaleej.
"Since the start of the conflict, 15 of our vessels have been attacked with missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, three of them this week," the company's statement, as carried by Al Khaleej, said. In these attacks, one crew member was killed and 20 were injured.
ADNOC emphasized that it is taking all possible measures to protect its personnel, assets, and operations in coordination with relevant authorities. Despite what it describes as "extraordinary challenges and threats," the company continues to cooperate with its clients.
The attacks on commercial vessels are part of a broader conflict that escalated on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran. In June 2026, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that provided for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
However, the ceasefire was short-lived. On the night of July 8, 2026, the US resumed extensive attacks on Iran, accusing it of violating the agreements reached precisely regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
On August 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that he had agreed to cancel a planned powerful strike on Iran in order to reach a deal with Tehran. According to him, Iran and Middle Eastern countries had asked Washington to refrain from attacking because the parties had reached an agreement on the frameworks of a future accord.
Despite diplomatic efforts, the latest information about attacks on ADNOC ships indicates continued instability in the crucial waterway for global oil transport, which could have consequences for energy security and energy prices, including in the European market.
