Three oil tankers hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait on Tuesday, Marisks says
- 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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Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwaiti-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were rescued after a projectile struck the ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman assisted in the rescue operation and brought all Indians safely to shore.
US-Iran war news LIVE: Two oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz by 'unidentified projectiles,' says UKMTO
US-Iran war news LIVE: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime agency, on Friday (local time), said that two oil tankers were struck by “unidentified projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest threat to shipping in the strategic waterway.
Clarin
Nicaragua InvestigaTwo tankers were attacked in the Strait of Ormuz with unidentified projectiles, causing no casualties or environmental damage.The first ship suffered a fire and electrical failure, but was able to continue its route; the second was hit east of Oman with no major consequences.
Times of India
PressNewsAgency5 Indian seafarers safely rescued after Kuwait-flagged tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker were safely rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz,
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