2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz
Two oil tankers operated by the United Arab Emirates were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE says Iran was responsible for firing drones at the vessels. The incident raises tensions between the two countries.
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Part of The US-Iran war: passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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7 sourcesUAE says Iran attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz for third time this week
Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks
Two UAE oil tankers struck by Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz
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4 articlesUAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening
UAE says ADNOC vessel attacked in Hormuz, vows to defend navigation rights
UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels came under attack while transiting Hormuz
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 142 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
- Aug 14Only lean-right coverage:UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels came under attack while transiting Hormuz
- Aug 15Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks
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Quiet for 63 daysLast development · Aug 15 — Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks