Coverage dated August 14, 2026 to August 15, 2026

Iran attacks third UAE tanker within a week

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The United Arab Emirates accused Iran on Saturday of attacking another vessel belonging to its state oil company while it transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the third such incident in less than a week.

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CBS News
UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas are "goal number one" (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 14, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.
Just the News
UAE blames Iran for attack on Abu Dhabi vessel in Strait of Hormuz (opens Just the News)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Just the News's feed description
The UAE blamed Iran for the attack and called on Tehran to stop what it described as unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and to fully reopen the waterway.
The Hill
Iran attacks third UAE tanker within a week (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 15, 2026
The Hill's feed description
The United Arab Emirates accused Iran on Saturday of attacking another vessel belonging to its state oil company while it transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the third such incident in less than a week.