@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: BREAKING: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned an Iranian drone attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker, MV Barakah (IMO: 9902615), a VLCC (very large crude carrier), in the Strait


On December 15, 2025, the U.S. military conducted a significant operation around the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of navigation. This development could rapidly escalate tensions in the region.
Scott Bennett announced that the United States is working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by attacks from the Islamic Republic regime, and called on China to join the United States in this international operation.
The U.S. Air Force has deployed a significant number of refueling aircraft and fighter jets around the Strait of Hormuz, in response to escalating tensions in the region.
BREAKING: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned an Iranian drone attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker, MV Barakah (IMO: 9902615), a VLCC (very large crude carrier), in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, which was empty at the time, was targeted by two Show more