UAE says two tankers hit by Iranian cruise missiles in Strait of Hormuz; one crew member killed

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Monday that two national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight others, including four seriously.

The ministry said fires broke out on both tankers but had been brought under control. It condemned the attack as a serious breach of international law and said the UAE retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.

(Reporting by Enas Alashray and Menna Alaa El Din; Editing by Nia Williams)

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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM.