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ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, No Injuries Reported

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of a naval frigate crossing the Strait of Hormuz in the foreground while a commercial tanker sails on the horizon.

ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, August 14, and said no injuries were reported. The confirmation did not identify the vessel or the attacker, specify the method used, or provide a precise location within the strait. It also gave no details about the vessel’s cargo, any damage, or whether it continued its voyage after the incident. No party had claimed responsibility in the verified report, and the available official information did not attribute the attack to Iran or any other actor.

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