UAE and Greece made it clear during the talks in Athens that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is extremely important for the global economy and security. Attacks on commercial ships in recent days have increased tensions across the region, adversely affecting maritime traffic.
Problems increased due to recent attacks
During the last 48 hours, several incidents were reported on the route to Hormuz. 20 July 2026 A tanker was attacked by an unknown projectile 8 nautical miles off Limah, Oman, forcing the crew to abandon ship. before this 19 July 2026 A ship was targeted near Dibba, UAE, damaging its steering gear. these two ships Dynacom Tankers belonged to and among these Kavomaleas The tanker also caught fire.
International response and security
us Army (Centcom) has struck Iranian military targets in response to these attacks. On the other hand, Iran has threatened to keep the strait closed as long as the US attacks continue. The UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have condemned these attacks, saying that adherence to UN rules is necessary for maritime security. UAE believes that securing the Strait of Hormuz is essential for global trade and any attack on it is harmful for the entire world.
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