UAE blames Iran for strike on two tankers in the southern Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said two UAE-flagged tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern section of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.
The attack killed one crew member aboard the Mombasa, an Indian national, and injured eight others, including four who suffered serious injuries, according to the ministry.
The injured crew members include six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals.
Tankers damaged
The attack caused significant damage to both vessels after fires broke out on board. The fires have since been brought under control, according to officials.
The Ministry of Defence strongly condemned the attack, calling it a grave violation of international law and a threat to regional security and stability.
The ministry said the UAE reserves the right to respond to the escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, residents, sovereignty, security, national interests and strategic assets.
Firm response
The Ministry said it remains fully prepared to address any threats and is taking all necessary measures to respond firmly to any attempts to undermine the UAE’s security and stability.
It also urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and avoid sharing rumors or unverified reports.
