UAE condemns tanker strike while Iran and Oman signal progress in Hormuz talks

Continued attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have led to greater and greater backlash from nearby nations.

A satellite image shows the Caroline Bezengi, a sanctioned vessel, appeared to be covered in a coat of algae, off the coast of the Dhofar Governorate, Oman, July 19, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. 09 Aug 2026 04:08AM DUBAI: The UAE accused