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UAE says Iran hit two of its tankers, killing one crew member

UAE says Iran hit two of its tankers, killing one crew member

Summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that Iranian forces attacked two of its oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of one crew member. The UAE defense ministry said the tankers, named Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through a key shipping route.

Key Facts

  • Iran fired cruise missiles at two UAE oil tankers.
  • The attacked ships were named Mombasa and Al Bahiyah.
  • The incident happened in the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil shipments.
  • One crew member was killed during the attack.
  • The UAE Ministry of Defence publicly confirmed the missile strikes on social platform X.
  • The tankers were traveling through the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The event highlights tensions between the UAE and Iran in the region.
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