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UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

July 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching cruise missiles at two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death and eight injuries among crew members from India and Ukraine. President Trump announced the United States would impose a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the strategic waterway as part of a reinstated naval blockade of Iranian ports, declaring America "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT. " The US military conducted strikes for three consecutive nights targeting Iranian military facilities to degrade Iran's capability to attack commercial shipping.

Who is affected

  • One Indian crew member (killed)
  • Eight crew members injured (six Indian, two Ukrainian)
  • United Arab Emirates (two national tankers attacked)
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
  • US military forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan
  • All countries shipping cargo through the Strait of Hormuz (subject to 20% charge)
  • Global oil markets and energy consumers

What action is being taken

  • The US is launching military strikes against Iranian targets for the third consecutive night
  • The US is imposing a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz
  • The US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports
  • Iran is conducting retaliatory strikes on US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan
  • US Central Command forces are supporting traffic flow through regional waters for vessels not violating the blockade

Why it matters

  • The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping, and the escalating military confrontation between the US and Iran threatens both regional stability and international energy security. The conflict has already caused oil prices to surge by more than 9%, creating potential for a worldwide energy crisis. The blockade and fee structure represent a significant assertion of US control over international waters that could impact global trade and potentially violate international law.

What's next

  • The US naval blockade of Iranian ports will take effect at 16:00 Eastern Time (20:00 GMT) on Tuesday, July 14
  • US Central Command forces will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on July 14
  • Peace talks between the US and Iran may continue, as Trump stated a deal is still possible

Read full article from source: BBC