Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on August 31–September 1, 2026, marking a further escalation in maritime security threats in the region. Oil prices rose more than 2 percent following the near-simultaneous attacks.
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Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler. "The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani cor
"The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani corridor," shipping intelligence and tracking firm Marisks reported.
The ships were hit near Oman on Monday, the latest attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices rose more than 2 percent.