### [2026-08-7](/feed/2026/08/7/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reports that 15 of its vessels have been attacked by missiles or drones while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz since the war with Iran started on February 28. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/adnoc-says-attacks-vessels-staff-significantly-impacting-operations-2026-08-07/)

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