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UAE Denounces Iranian Attack on ADNOC Vessels as Piracy
The UAE has condemned an Iranian attack on two commercial vessels owned by state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of UN Security…
The Story in Brief
The UAE has condemned an Iranian attack on two commercial vessels owned by state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and an act of piracy by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The foreign ministry said no injuries were reported and urged Iran to halt unprovoked attacks and unconditionally reopen the Strait.
Egypt also condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the UAE. Meanwhile, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not reopen until all its conditions are accepted. Iran’s new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, reiterated that the US must meet all demands before full reopening.
The Indian Opinion
The UAE’s condemnation of the attack on ADNOC vessels as piracy is understandable, but the narrative of unilateral Iranian aggression ignores the context of US economic sanctions and Tehran’s stated grievances. Egypt’s quick solidarity reflects Arab alignment, yet India’s energy security depends on freedom of navigation in the Strait. The real test: will Iran’s demand for ‘all conditions’ be met, or will the waterway remain a bargaining chip for weeks to come?
Source: timesnownews.com
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