--- title: "Strait of Hormuz Blocked: Iran Resumes Attacks on Ships and Sabotages Peace Talks" description: "๐Ÿšจ BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz Blocked! Iran resumes attacks on ships after peace talks collapse. Two UAE tankers shelled, oil transit halted. US and Iran enter fierce confrontation for control of key waterway. ๐Ÿ›‘๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Hormuz #Oil #Iran #UAE #Crisis" date: 2026-08-14T15:44:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/strait-of-hormuz-blocked-iran-resumes-attacks-ships tags: [ormuz-strait, iran, uae, oil-crisis, geopolitics, trump] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Strait of Hormuz Blocked: Iran Resumes Attacks on Ships and Sabotages Peace Talks ![View of the Strait of Hormuz with a mountainous coastline, where Iran resumed attacks on ships, derailing peace talks](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/14/ormuz-blocked-iran-attacks-ships/ormuz-blocked-iran-attacks-ships-1.webp) ## ๐ŸŽฏ Key Points - Iran resumed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations. - The UAE National Oil Company confirmed attacks on two of its vessels. - Crude oil transit through the strait has effectively stopped; only one empty tanker's movement was recorded. - The US and Iran are exchanging threats regarding control over the strategic waterway. On August 14, 2026, the world faced a sharp escalation of conflict in the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes daily, was effectively blocked. The cause was Iran's refusal to continue dialogue and the resumption of active military operations against shipping. According to sources, Iranian forces shelled two more vessels, leading to a complete halt of transit in the region. ### Breakdown of Negotiations and Resumption of Fire The key factor triggering the current crisis was the failure of diplomatic efforts. A high-ranking Iranian source stated that no progress was made in negotiations regarding the "development of the June ceasefire agreement." After the ceasefire was derailed, Tehran decided to resume attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials officially accused commercial vessels of attempting to pass through the strait without special permission, which served as a formal pretext for the use of force. ### Attacks on UAE Vessels and Regional Reaction The victims of the new wave of aggression were vessels from the United Arab Emirates. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) confirmed that two of its ships passing through the strait on Thursday evening were attacked. The UAE government officially blamed Iran for this, although Tehran made no immediate comments regarding these accusations. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that the Iranian parliamentary committee previously approved a plan for the strait containing provisions prohibiting the transit of assets and equipment, which effectively legitimizes the blockade. ### Catastrophic Drop in Shipping The analytics company Kpler recorded an unprecedented decline in activity in the strait. If about 130 ships passed through Hormuz daily before the start of the escalation, the situation changed radically on Friday, August 14. According to satellite monitoring, no shipments of crude oil were visible in the strait. The only recorded transport was a single empty tanker carrying refined petroleum products heading to the Gulf of Mexico. Experts note that some ships may pass unnoticed with transponders turned off, but large-scale trade is effectively paralyzed. ### Geopolitical Confrontation and Threats The situation in the strait has become an arena for a harsh confrontation between Iran and the USA. US President Donald Trump previously stated that the United States totally controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran insists that only they manage this key waterway. Torbjรธrn Solvold, a senior Middle East analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, notes: "Along with the threat to energy infrastructure in the region, Iran's ability to restrict shipping through the strait is its main source of leverage in negotiations." In response to Iran's actions, the US plans to apply unprecedented measures, primarily focusing on strong economic pressure on the regime. ## โ“ FAQ ### Q: Why has transit through the Strait of Hormuz stopped? **A:** Transit has stopped due to Iran resuming attacks on ships after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations. ### Q: Which countries were affected by the attacks? **A:** Attacks on vessels from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been confirmed. ### Q: What do analysts say about the situation? **A:** Analysts believe that Iran is using control over the strait as a tool of pressure in negotiations.