US-Israel-Iran War Live News: The UAE has accused Iran of attacking a vessel affiliated with state-owned oil company ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, adding to growing concerns over commercial shipping through the strategic waterway amid the wider US-Israel-Iran conflict.
The UAE Foreign Ministry said the vessel was struck on Friday night local time and that no crew members were injured. Abu Dhabi described the incident as a serious violation of international law and accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of targeting commercial shipping. The latest incident came after two other ADNOC-linked vessels were reportedly attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: UAE Accuses Iran Of Targeting Commercial Shipping
The UAE Foreign Ministry said the repeated attacks on its oil company’s vessels represented a direct threat to regional security and freedom of navigation. The ministry accused the IRGC of using the Strait of Hormuz as a means of economic pressure and described the alleged targeting of commercial vessels as an unacceptable escalation.
UAE diplomatic adviser to the president Anwar Gargash said the repeated attacks would not deter Abu Dhabi from using the waterway.
He said the UAE would protect its right to freedom of navigation and defend its sovereignty and interests while continuing to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic efforts.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Third ADNOC Vessel Incident In 48 Hours
The latest reported attack was the third incident involving an ADNOC vessel in a period of about 48 hours. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an “unknown projectile” struck the hull of a bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew was reported safe.
The developments have heightened concerns over the safety of one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, particularly as shipping activity through the strait remains sharply below pre-conflict levels.
According to UKMTO, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz over the past seven days stood at just 17% of the pre-conflict average.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Defends US Military Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to use military force against Iran, saying he would “never apologize” for the action. Trump argued that the economic cost, including higher gasoline prices, was justified by his stated objective of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
His remarks come as diplomatic uncertainty continues over the possibility of renewed US-Iran negotiations.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Araghchi Says Iran Has Not Decided On US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has not yet decided whether to resume negotiations with Washington.
Araghchi is an experienced Iranian diplomat who has been involved in nuclear negotiations for years. He played a key role in talks that led to the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers.
He was appointed Iran’s foreign minister in 2024 and later became involved in negotiations with US envoy Steve Witkoff over Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
The latest comments suggest that the diplomatic track remains uncertain as military tensions continue across the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon
Elsewhere in the region, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, with Lebanon’s state-owned National News Agency reporting at least nine deaths.
The reported strikes marked the deadliest day in the area since the June ceasefire, according to the information available.
The developments add another layer to an already volatile regional conflict involving Israel, Iran and Iran-aligned groups.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Houthis Launch Missiles At Yemen’s Mocha
The Iran-backed Houthi movement also remains active in the widening regional conflict. Yemen’s Armed Forces said the Houthis launched six ballistic missiles toward the port city of Mocha on the Red Sea, killing one person and injuring eight others.
The attack was the latest reported strike on Mocha since fighting involving the Houthis escalated last week. The group has said it was targeting Saudi forces inside Yemen.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Who Are The Houthis?
The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, emerged in northern Yemen in the 1990s from a religious revival movement associated with Zaidism, a branch of Shia Islam.
The movement became increasingly opposed to Yemen’s government and eventually captured the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.
The conflict expanded in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition intervened on behalf of Yemen’s internationally recognized government. The Houthis continue to control Sanaa and large parts of western Yemen, making the group a major actor in the wider regional security crisis.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Key Flashpoint
The latest vessel attack comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of concerns over energy supplies and global shipping. The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is a critical route for international oil shipments. Any prolonged disruption could have wider consequences for energy markets and commercial shipping. With tensions between Washington and Tehran unresolved and diplomatic efforts uncertain, developments around the Strait of Hormuz are likely to remain closely watched.
