Two oil supertankers are reported to be hit by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security consultant Marisks says. The reports name the vessels as Sidr and Senegal Prosperity and describe the incidents as occurring in quick succession as the tankers move through the Hormuz chokepoint.
The outlets also reference broader regional tensions linked to renewed US-Iran hostilities. Bloomberg adds that the tankers were struck while attempting to exit the strait. Separately, UKMTO reports a tanker attack near Oman. NDTV reports a tanker hit by three unknown projectiles near Khasab, Oman, with no casualties or oil spills reported.
In addition to the shipping incidents, Bloomberg’s politics report includes a comment attributed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about “reciprocal action” if the US returns to its commitments under a June Memorandum of Understanding. Sources differ in how many projectiles were involved and the specific location within the Hormuz-Oman area, but all describe attacks involving unidentified projectiles.
