politics
UAE says Iran attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz for third time this week
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that Iran attacked a state-owned oil vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the third time this week.
TL;DR
- The UAE announced Iran attacked a state-owned oil vessel in the Strait of Hormuz for the third time this week.
- Two other UAE-owned ships were attacked by drones on Thursday.
- These attacks represent an escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has been targeting oil tankers in the strait as negotiations with the US stall.
- The UAE condemned the attacks and stated it will protect its rights to freedom of navigation.