The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two national oil tankers were hit in a Missile attack in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident took place within Omani territorial waters and resulted in one death and several injuries.
According to the ministry, the two vessels, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles. The attack caused fires on both tankers and damaged parts of the ships. Emergency teams later managed to bring the fires under control.
Officials said one crew member aboard the Mombasa was killed in the Missile strike. The victim was an Indian national. Eight other crew members were injured during the attack.
Among the injured were six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals. Authorities said four of the injured suffered serious wounds and received medical treatment. The condition of the remaining injured crew members was not immediately disclosed.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that both tankers sustained material damage because of the fires caused by the attack. However, the situation was brought under control before the damage spread further.
In an official statement, the UAE strongly condemned the incident. The ministry described the Missile attack as a blatant act that violated international law and threatened regional peace and stability.
The statement said attacks on commercial vessels pose serious risks to international shipping and maritime security. It also warned that such actions could increase tensions in one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key passage for global energy supplies. A significant share of the world’s oil exports travels through the narrow waterway each day. Any disruption in the area can affect international trade and energy markets.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country reserves the right to respond to the escalation. It stated that all necessary measures would be considered to protect the country’s territory, people, residents, and strategic assets.
Officials added that any future response would be carried out in a way that protects the UAE’s sovereignty, national interests, and regional security.
The latest Missile attack has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the Gulf region. International observers continue to monitor developments closely as tensions remain high in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Authorities have not announced additional security measures for shipping in the area, but investigations into the attack are expected to continue. The incident is likely to remain a major focus for regional and international security discussions in the coming days.
