Hormuz strait vessel attacks trigger airline cancellations; check flight status

Two ADNOC vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported and the situation was brought under control. The incident drew widespread regional condemnation, with Saudi Arabia holding Iran fully responsible and describing the attacks as a dangerous escalation and grave violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

Maritime intelligence firm Kpler reported that just 13 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, far below normal levels. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker was struck by a drone while travelling outbound through the strait; the vessel sustained minor damage and all crew were safe.

Airlines have adjusted schedules on regional routes: Etihad Airways cancelled flights EY641, EY642, EY645, EY646, EY647 and EY648 between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, and between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait until August 21. Emirates has not yet published status for selected Dubai services to Kuwait and Bahrain, with status available 24 hours before departure. Air Arabia confirmed cancellations on routes to Bahrain, Kuwait and Doha. British Airways suspended Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman flights until October 25. Philippine Airlines' Dubai services remain suspended until October 2. Air France's Dubai and Beirut flights are paused until August 18.