The UAE Defense Ministry confirmed that two Iranian cruise missiles struck the Emirati oil tankers 'Mombasa' and 'Al-Bahiya' in the southern Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. One Indian crew member was killed and eight wounded, four seriously, including six Indians and two Ukrainians. The ministry condemned the attack as a grave violation of international law and a threat to regional stability, and said the UAE reserves the right to respond.
The UAE Defense Ministry has officially named the two Emirati oil tankers struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the southern Strait of Hormuz as 'Mombasa' and 'Al-Bahiya'. The attack, which occurred within Omani territorial waters, killed one Indian crew member and wounded eight others, four seriously. The ministry condemned the attack as a grave violation of international law and said the UAE reserves the right to respond. This marks the most detailed official confirmation since reports of the strike first emerged.
The Zioneer's first bulletin on the attack was published at 01:30 Jerusalem, based on initial reports. A subsequent bulletin at 02:13 Jerusalem confirmed the strike and casualty figures from the UAE Defense Ministry. The ministry's latest statement, published shortly after, provides the vessel names and full casualty details. Earlier reports had referred to the tankers generically as Emirati oil tankers.
The attack is the latest in a series of Iranian maritime strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. As The Zioneer reported on July 7, 2026, five tankers were reported hit in the strait, including Qatari, Saudi, and Emirati vessels. Iran has used short-range missiles and drones in these attacks, according to a US official. The UAE placed its military on high alert following this strike.
It remains unclear whether Iran will officially acknowledge responsibility for the attack, as Tehran has not issued a statement. The extent of damage to the tankers and the condition of the wounded crew members have not been further detailed beyond the ministry's report.
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