Three Oil Tankers Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz
- On Monday evening, the Kuwaiti tanker Al Funtas was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that the crew later extinguished as the vessel continued its journey.
- The strike occurred as Iran continues to assert total control over the Strait, targeting vessels among the 10 to 20 transiting daily, while the Persian Gulf Strait Authority warns charterers of "consequences arising" from dealing with non-compliant ships.
- Making the transit "dark," the tanker did not report the attack directly, leaving security services to receive information "late" from a third party; the IMO now confirms 86 incidents in the Persian Gulf with 24 confirmed fatalities.
- Iran claimed it turned back 19 tankers on Friday and Saturday, asserting that the Army Navy and IRGC Navy split regional control, while the PGSA threatens companies "to refrain from providing services" to vessels on its non-compliant list.
- As IRGC leaders continue to assert their authority over transits, this incident follows President Donald Trump rejecting overtures from Iran, with drone and missile activity persisting despite military pressure.
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The strategically important strait does not come to rest: Ships are repeatedly attacked in the Strait of Hormus. Now another incident is known.
NEW: 3 Tankers Struck In Strait Of Hormuz
Three oil tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to growing security fears around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The three Liberian-flagged vessels were hit Tuesday while transiting the narrow waterway, according to shipping intelligence service Marisks. The tankers had reportedly switched off their Automatic […]
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Again and again there are attacks on ships in the strait important for world trade. Now another incident becomes known.
Iran Just Handed the World a Big Clue that the War Is Nowhere Close to Ending Anytime Soon
Three Liberian-flagged oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, and a fourth was reportedly hit in recent days. One report says Iran is lashing out to show it can still threaten shipping as its grip on the strait loosens and Gulf producers find workarounds.
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