Anwar Gargash

Anwar Gargash

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening

The UAE foreign ministry called on Tehran to halt ​what it described as unprovoked attacks, end hostilities and fully reopen ⁠the waterway.

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, speaks during a session at the Gulf Creators event in Dubai. Photo: Shihab/ Khaleej Times

UAE's Gargash calls for unified Gulf response after Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain