Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates announced that a national tanker owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was targeted by two Iranian drones while navigating through the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Ministry labeled the incident as 'a terrorist Iranian assault' and confirmed that no injuries were reported.

According to Anadolu Agency, the UAE's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack and called for Iran to cease such aggressive actions. The ministry emphasized the importance of halting hostilities and reopening the Strait to ensure regional security and the stability of global trade and economy. Earlier, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center indicated that a tanker had been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the waters north of Fujairah, UAE. They received a report of the incident approximately 78 nautical miles north of the city, and no environmental impact was observed.

Tensions in the region heightened following US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory actions from Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf. This also resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since April 13, the US has maintained a naval blockade aimed at Iranian maritime traffic in the vital waterway.

Efforts to de-escalate the situation included a two-week ceasefire announced on April 8, mediated by Pakistan, with subsequent direct talks in Islamabad on April 11. However, these discussions did not yield a lasting truce. US President Donald Trump later extended the ceasefire at Pakistan's request, though no new deadline was set.