Iran seized a UAE-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. This incident is part of a series of Iranian actions targeting UAE-linked vessels in 2026, a year that has turned the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil trade passes, into a contested zone. In August, at least two ADNOC tankers were struck by drone and missile attacks, with no injuries reported. Abu Dhabi has characterized these actions as piracy, invoking international maritime law to call for a broader international coalition response.
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