The attacks occurred while the vessels were transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates stated.

The United Arab Emirates said that Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirati Defense Ministry said Iran…

The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.

The attacks came after U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces launched another round of strikes against Iran.