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Rocket attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel belonging to Abu Dhabi's ADNOC oil company was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, but no injuries were reported.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Saturday, a ship belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was attacked with a rocket in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to ADNOC, as reported by the state news agency WAM, there were no injuries in the incident.

Initially, no information was released regarding the affected ship, its cargo, or the extent of the damage. The attack raises questions about responsibility, which remain unclear so far.

Additionally, another ship was reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman, according to authorities. Further details about this incident are also not yet known.

Iranian sources report that Iran and Oman are close to an agreement regarding the Hormuz route. This could potentially impact maritime security in the region.

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