2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
Summary
Two oil tankers owned by the United Arab Emirates' state oil company were attacked by drones while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE blamed Iran for the attacks, calling them acts of piracy, while no injuries were reported. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and peace negotiator, is set to visit the Middle East to work on efforts to end the conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Two UAE oil tankers operated by ADNOC were hit by drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The attacks caused minor damage but no injuries.
- The UAE government blamed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps for the attacks, calling them piracy.
- The incident highlights the risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport.
- The British military confirmed the drone attack but did not identify the vessels.
- Iran has not responded to the accusations.
- Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel and Egypt to help advance a ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict.
- Kushner will meet with other peace officials including Nickolay Mladenov and Tony Blair during the trip.
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