{"id":2645279,"date":"2026-08-14T18:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-uae-oil-tankers-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:44:03","slug":"two-uae-oil-tankers-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-uae-oil-tankers-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz\/","title":{"rendered":"Two UAE oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftwo-uae-oil-tankers-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2645279&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates were attacked by Iranian drones while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to UAE authorities. The UAE blamed Iran for these assaults, describing them as acts of piracy by Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >strikes occurred amid ongoing tensions<\/a> between the US and Iran, and highlighted the dangers faced by commercial vessels passing through this critical waterway. No casualties were reported, but the incident underscored concerns over regional security and the stability of global trade. The UAE called on Iran to cease its unprovoked attacks and to restore free navigation through the Strait, wich is a vital energy corridor connecting the Arabian Gulf wiht the Gulf of Oman. The Strait originally saw around 20% of the world&#8217;s gas supply transit through it before conflicts reduced traffic. US President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of declaring the Strait a US territory after claiming Iran is being &#8220;very badly defeated&#8221; in efforts to diminish its influence in the region. The situation remains tense as negotiations and military considerations continue in this strategically important area.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two oil tankers from the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-arab-emirates\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"215\">United Arab Emirates<\/a> were struck by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"100\">Iranian<\/a> drones Thursday while navigating the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/strait-of-hormuz\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"21488\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a>, according to UAE authorities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UAE Foreign Ministry blamed Iran for the attacks on the vessels, which are managed by Abu Dhabi\u2019s state-owned oil and gas company, ADNOC. The ministry described the strikes as an act of piracy by Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4688290\/uae-oil-tankers-attacked-blames-iran-drones-strait-of-hormuz-piracy-economic\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Two UAE oil tankers struck by Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4688168\/trump-says-soon-would-declare-strait-of-hormuz-united-states-territory-prices\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says \u2018pretty soon\u2019 he\u2019ll declare the Strait of Hormuz a \u2018territory of the United States\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4680611\/trump-latest-update-reflecting-pool-reopen-shortly\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump offers latest update on Reflecting Pool: \u2018It will reopen shortly\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No casualties were reported, but the attacks point to the dangers facing commercial vessels traveling through the critical waterway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTargeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail represents acts of piracy by Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard Corps,\u201d the UAE Foreign Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.gov.ae\/en\/MediaHub\/News\/2026\/8\/14\/uae-Strait-of-Hormuz\">said<\/a>, calling the attacks a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of the U.N.\u2019s principles of freedom of navigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe UAE further stressed the need for Iran to halt these unprovoked attacks, ensure its full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities, and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to safeguard regional security, and maintain the stability of the global economy and trade,\u201d the ministry continued.<\/p>\n<p>The strikes come as the United States and Iran remain locked in tense negotiations over the future of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Arabian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Iran has the largest coastline along the strait, giving Tehran a strategic position over one of the world\u2019s most important energy corridors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran began, roughly 20% of the world\u2019s gas supply passed through the strait, though commercial traffic has fallen significantly since the conflict began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\"> Donald Trump<\/a> floated Friday that he wants to make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration grapples with higher energy prices and quickly approaching midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking in New York, Trump said, \u201cAfter we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon I\u2019ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4688168\/trump-says-soon-would-declare-strait-of-hormuz-united-states-territory-prices\/\">Trump says \u2018pretty soon\u2019 he\u2019ll declare the Strait of Hormuz a \u2018territory of the United States\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re doing really good. We\u2019re doing good in every way,\u201d Trump said. \u201cYou know, I built the military, and now I used it a little bit more than I wanted to, frankly, but that\u2019s OK because we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has repeatedly defended the administration\u2019s military campaign against Iran, arguing that the strategic objectives of the war justify the economic costs, including inflated energy prices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAE blames Iran for drone attacks on oil tankers in Hormuz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2645280,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26218279447356.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[76979,62733,57320,57321,14872],"class_list":["post-2645279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gulf-security","tag-maritime-incident","tag-oil-tankers","tag-strait-of-hormuz","tag-uae"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26218279447356.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2645279"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2645283,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645279\/revisions\/2645283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2645280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2645279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2645279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2645279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}