The UAE Defense Ministry said on July 14 two UAE tankers in the south
shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz were hit by two Iranian cruise missiles,
killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight, four seriously. Both vessels
caught fire; the ministry said fires are now under control. Iran has not
responded. The ministry condemned the incident as a serious violation of
international law and said it reserves the right to take all necessary measures
to defend national sovereignty and security.