ADNOC CEO says Strait of Hormuz not Iran’s to control

The Strait of Hormuz has never been Iran's to close or restrict the navigation through, ADNOC CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said in a social media post on Sunday.

He wrote on X any attempt to do so is not merely a regional issue, but represents a disruption to a global economic lifeline and a direct threat to the energy, food, and health security of all countries in the world.

The behaviour is illegal, dangerous, and unacceptable, he added, and the world cannot bear its consequences or allow it to happen.

Al Jaber highlighted that since February 28, at least 22 ships have been targeted, 10 crew members have been killed and round 20,000 seafarers stranded and unable to cross safely.

He said approximately 800 commercial ships are stranded, including nearly 400 oil tankers.

منذ 28 فبراير:
- تم استهداف ما لا يقل عن 22 سفينة.
- ⁠قُتل 10 من أفراد طواقمها.
- ⁠نحو 20,000 بحّار عالقين وغير قادرين على العبور بأمان.
- ⁠حوالي 800 سفينة تجارية عالقة، من بينها ما يقارب 400 ناقلة نفط.

لم يكن مضيق هرمز يوماً ملكاً لإيران لكي تغلقه أو تقيد الملاحة فيه.

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— Dr. Sultan Al Jaber (@SultanAlJaber) April 12, 2026