Event details
Two tankers flagged to the United Arab Emirates were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Aug. 14, according to Iranian opposition outlet NCRI, the latest incident in the waterway at the center of the U.S.-Iran standoff.
Context
An attack on Gulf-flagged tankers raises the risk of a wider naval clash and adds fresh disruption risk to the same shipping route Trump cited when telling Americans to expect higher gas prices.
- Local time
- 12:00 PM Dubai time, Aug 14, 2026
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Relationship
- Update