ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 14, 2026 01:46Two 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 UAE's Defense Ministry said early on Tuesday.The ministry said two tankers were damaged after fires broke out on board. The fires were brought under control on both ships, the ministry added.It also 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, adding that it is on "high alert and fully prepared to deal with any threats."In a separate incident, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said in a post on X/Twitter that it received a report of an incident northeast of Qalhat, in Oman.A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile," according to UKMTO, which added that no crew members were injured in the incident.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google