UAE says Iran attacked two tankers in strait, killing and injuring crew members

Dubai, Jul 14 (AP) The United Arab Emirates' Defence Ministry said early Tuesday that Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirati Defence Ministry said Iran launched two cruise missiles at the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah. The attacks set both tankers ablaze, though the fires were extinguished. Bahrain also came under renewed attack early Tuesday morning as Iran retaliated over the latest round of US airstrikes. Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, urging the public to seek shelter. There was no word on any damage or casualties from the attack. The Emirati Defence Ministry said the attack on the tankers killed one Indian national and wounded six Indians and two Ukrainians. "The UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, its citizens and residents," the Defence Ministry added. The Emirates used similar language before launching attacks against Iran during the war. Fighter jets could be heard overhead on Tuesday morning in Dubai. (AP) DIV DIV