Saudi Arabia blames Iran for attack on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement Friday condemning an attack on two vessels belonging to the Emirati state oil company ADNOC while they transited the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry attributed the attack to Iran, calling it an 'unwanted repeat' of Iranian strikes and demanding an immediate halt.

Saudi Arabia's condemnation comes amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has repeatedly struck commercial shipping in recent months. The statement specifically identifies the targeted vessels as belonging to ADNOC, underscoring the direct threat to UAE energy infrastructure. No immediate response from Tehran was reported.

4 developments

1. 15:35 · 14 AugLatest

   Kuwait officially condemns the Iranian attack as 'abominable'.

2. 12:39 · 14 Aug

   Saudi Arabia officially condemns the attack and blames Iran.

3. 00:35 · 14 Aug

   UAE issues formal condemnation of the attack on the two vessels.

• Strong21:53 · 7 JulSaudi Arabia calls Iran's attacks on its tankers and Qatar's in Strait of Hormuz 'unacceptable'
• Strong18:24 · 7 AugUAE says Iran attacked three of its ships in Strait of Hormuz, urges US to strike
• Strong12:44 · 8 JulOman condemns military strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait, and attacks on Saudi, Qatari merchant ships in Strait of Hormuz
• Strong22:58 · 18 JulGulf states and EU condemn attacks attributed to Iran in Strait of Hormuz

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