Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) confirmed that at least 15 of its vessels have been targeted by missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the current conflict.
The state-owned energy giant reported one fatality among its crew and 20 wounded personnel as a result of the attacks, marking a significant escalation in direct threats to commercial shipping in the region.
The disclosure underscores the intensifying security risks for energy transporters navigating the narrow waterway, which handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply.
While the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently noted that 115 ships had successfully transited the strait since Tuesday, the specific targeting of ADNOC vessels suggests that major state-backed operators are no longer immune to the crossfire.
This development is likely to pressure tanker rates and insurance premiums, as risk assessments for the corridor deteriorate.
The attacks come amid stalled diplomatic efforts to secure the strait's reopening.