ADNOC Vessel Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, No Injuries

An ADNOC vessel came under missile attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, the company confirmed. No injuries were reported. Authorities have the situation under control.

The incident adds to rising tensions in the world's most critical oil chokepoint. The Strait of Hormuz handles about a fifth of global oil consumption. Any disruption to shipping there can quickly lift crude prices and raise insurance costs for tankers.

ADNOC said the vessel was targeted on August 8. The company urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid unverified details.

Previous attacks on tankers in the region have led to brief spikes in oil. The market will watch for any escalation that could affect supply from major producers like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE.

No further details on the vessel's identity or damage were released.