### [2026-08-13](/feed/2026/08/13/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The United Arab Emirates says that two vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of being behind the attacks. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/uae-accuses-iran-of-attacks-on-two-adnoc-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz)
2. [The New Region](https://thenewregion.com/posts/6207)

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