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Iran has stepped up its attacks on civilian shipping in recent weeks
The National
November 10, 2026
An Emirati ship was attacked and damaged inside UAE territorial waters on Tuesday afternoon.
“Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available,” operator Adnoc Logistics & Services said.
The company did not provide details about the vessel involved, the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties.
The attack inside the Arabian Gulf is the latest on commercial shipping.
Iran has claimed a series of attacks on vessels in Hormuz and off the coast of Oman and the UAE, often blaming operators for hitting sea mines. Tehran has been condemned for its targeting of civilian vessels and other sites.
In July, two crude oil tankers operated by Adnoc L&S were struck by projectiles in the strait, killing one seafarer and injuring several others. Another company vessel was attacked in August, although no injuries were reported.
On Sunday, the UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. The UAE closed a major beach on Sharjah's east coast due to an oil spill. It's not clear if the two incidents are connected.
Adnoc L&S, the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi's Adnoc Group, operates a fleet of vessels serving the global energy industry.
The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Updated:
November 10, 2026, 3:06 PM
Source: The National
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