By Ummul Idris
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they transited the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement described the incident as a “blatant violation” of UN Security Council resolutions that stressed freedom of navigation and prohibited attacks on commercial shipping or disruption of international maritime routes.
It said two drones were used in the attack, while no injuries were reported.
The ministry said targeting commercial vessels and using the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure or economic coercion amounted to “acts of piracy” by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.
It added that it posed a direct threat to regional stability and global energy security.
The UAE called on Iran to halt further actions, end hostilities, and ensure the full and unconditional reopening of the strait to safeguard regional security and global trade stability.
The state-owned ADNOC is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world, serving as the primary engine for the UAE’s economic growth. . (Xinhua/NAN)
