United States & Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
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International
United States: The US is a key party in the conflict, having launched strikes on Iran and imposed a naval blockade. It opposes Iranian tolls and is involved in negotiations, but has not yet commented on the latest attacks.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC has suffered repeated attacks on its vessels, with 15 attacked since the conflict began, resulting in casualties and operational disruptions. Despite this, it continues to meet customer demands under challenging conditions.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
United States: The US is enforcing a naval blockade and threatening indefinite economic pressure on Iran, escalating the conflict and impacting global oil markets.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the strait, highlighting risks to its shipping operations.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
United States: The US Energy Secretary reported Hormuz flows and western forces provide defensive actions, supporting oil market stability. The US is indirectly involved in protecting shipping.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Adnoc is the primary operator of covert oil shuttling, having sold 135 million barrels and continuing despite attacks. It faces operational risks but maintains its export commitments.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The U.S. supports the UAE's move as part of its broader strategy to isolate Iran economically, complementing its sanctions and naval blockade. The U.S. also continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian attacks on its tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly 20 vessels hit, causing casualties and operational disruptions. The embargo may reduce some threats but also affects its regional trade.
Mar 09, 2018 · 181 articles
International
United States: The US imposes a naval blockade, threatens sanctions, and coordinates tanker movements to maintain oil flows; Treasury plans to broaden secondary sanctions.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, through its subsidiaries, owns several blacklisted tankers, exposing it to potential fines and cargo confiscation. This could disrupt its shipping operations and increase costs.
Aug 24, 2026 · 21 articles
International
United States: The United States>>>, headquartered in Bahrain>>>, has been a target of Iranian counter-attacks, highlighting the direct military engagement in the region.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is a major oil producer affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting its export capacity and operations. It is building a second pipeline to mitigate this.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
United States: US enforces naval blockade and claims control; seeks to reopen strait but faces domestic pressure over high fuel prices.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC vessels attacked in strait; operations disrupted.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
United States: The United States is a strategic region for XRG's investments, benefiting from job creation at the Rio Grande LNG facility and strengthening US-UAE energy cooperation.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is the sole owner of XRG, and ADNOC Trading, a part of ADNOC, entered into a 20-year LNG offtake agreement from Train 4 of Rio Grande LNG.
Mar 09, 2018 · 6 articles
International
United States: The US launched fresh strikes on Iran and announced a renewed blockade of Iranian ports, escalating the conflict.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Logistics and Services identified the tankers as Mombasa Bee and Al Bahiyah, both carrying crude oil, and confirmed damage.
Jul 12, 2026 · 264 articles
International
United States: The US is waging war against Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets but may benefit US LNG exports as alternative supply.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC faces similar disruptions and reputational damage; its LNG exports are affected by the Hormuz crisis.
Jul 23, 2026 · 14 articles
International
United States: Imposed naval blockade on Iran and asserted control over the strait, leading to higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Its vessels attacked in the strait, highlighting risks to energy shipping and UAE interests.
Aug 12, 2026 · 174 articles
International
United States: The United States is a key belligerent and negotiator in the conflict with Iran, imposing blockades and sanctions, and engaging in diplomatic efforts. Its policies and military actions directly affect global energy markets and regional stability.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the UAE's state oil firm, indicated that full oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz would not return before the first or second quarter of 2027, even if the conflict ended immediately.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
United States: The United States successfully used a drone boat for a rescue mission near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its push to integrate autonomous technology into Middle East operations.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is a major oil producer affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting its export capacity and operations. It is building a second pipeline to mitigate this.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
United States: Leading military and diplomatic actor; its blockade and strikes have shaped the conflict, and a deal would ease pressure on its forces and economy.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: UAE energy company; its LNG tanker movements indicate partial resumption of exports despite disruptions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
United States: The US is a key party in the conflict and negotiations. Its blockade and military strikes have escalated tensions, but a potential deal could ease energy markets and reduce inflation pressures.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC has had vessels attacked, impacting its shipping and operations.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
United States: The US is a primary belligerent, conducting strikes on Iran and imposing sanctions. The war has strained its military resources and drawn domestic criticism, while higher oil prices contribute to inflation.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC is working to move oil from inside the strait and has issued tenders, benefiting from higher prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
United States: The US has ruled out extending the ceasefire, maintained the naval blockade, and threatened Oman. It faces higher fuel prices and political pressure ahead of congressional elections.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC has had tankers struck by Iran, affecting its exports. It is using alternative routes.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
United States: The U.S. is enforcing a blockade and threatening military action, impacting global oil markets. Its policies are central to the crisis, with domestic political implications ahead of midterms.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC's vessels have been struck in the strait, affecting its operations and contributing to supply disruption concerns.
Aug 02, 2026 · 162 articles
International
United States: U.S.-Israeli attacks in late February led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, initiating the current oil supply crisis.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's executive vice president for sales and trading, Philippe Khoury, provided a more pessimistic forecast for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a longer recovery period for pre-war transit levels.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The US is a key stakeholder, having blockaded Iranian ports and opposed Iranian control. A deal could reduce oil prices and political pressure, but may be seen as a concession.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC has suffered attacks on its vessels, highlighting the risks to energy infrastructure and shipping.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
Business
United States: The United States was a significant crude supplier to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in 2025, and its interim peace agreement with Iran has facilitated the return of Middle Eastern crude to the global market.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, a major crude producer in the United Arab Emirates, is a potential supplier for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Jun 28, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
United States: The US is the location of Rio Grande LNG, part of XRG's portfolio.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: As XRG's parent, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company benefits from the expanded international gas footprint, reinforcing its position as a major energy investor.
Aug 13, 2026 · 13 articles
International
United States: The United States is a central party in the negotiations, pushing for Iran to relinquish its enriched uranium and seeking a 'great and meaningful' peace deal.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been ferrying oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf, demonstrating the practical challenges and adaptations in maritime trade amidst regional tensions.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The United States>>> is a key mediator and a primary party in the conflict with Iran>>>. Its diplomatic efforts, military actions, and demands regarding Iran>>>'s nuclear program and regional influence are central to the peace negotiations.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: The head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company>>> stated that full oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz>>> would not return before the first or second quarter of 2027, even if the war ends now.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States: The United States is a key negotiator in the ceasefire and potential deal with Iran, aiming to de-escalate tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its actions directly influence global markets and oil prices.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been ferrying oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf, demonstrating the practical challenges and adaptations in maritime trade amidst regional tensions.
May 25, 2026 · 35 articles
International
United States: The US is involved as an ally of Saudi Arabia and has resumed airstrikes, facing pressure from Houthi escalation.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Owner of the Rotterdam Energy VLCC, which exited Hormuz, facing potential supply chain disruptions.
Mar 08, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
United States: United States>>> customers saw a $2-a-barrel decrease in prices for Saudi oil grades, indicating a global adjustment in pricing by Saudi Arabia>>>.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company>>>, Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company, lowered its June price for Murban crude, reflecting a broader regional trend of price adjustments.
Jun 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
United States: The U.S. is referenced as a target of Iranian attacks in Kuwait, but is not a party to the pipeline transaction.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: ADNOC is referenced as another Gulf oil company that has executed similar infrastructure transactions.
Mar 09, 2018 · 24 articles
International
United States: The United States>>> is a key participant in the Middle East conflict, engaging in military actions and peace negotiations with Iran>>>. Its actions directly influence the stability of the region and global oil prices.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Business
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has shown interest in Lukoil's assets.
Jan 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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