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US-Iran war: Two oil supertankers targeted by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, Marisks reports
Two oil supertankers, Sidr and Senegal Prosperity, were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security consultant Marisks said. The incidents came amid renewed US-Iran hostilities, with UKMTO also reporting a tanker attack near Oman.
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- Why it matters
- Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz directly affect global oil supply and prices, since a critical portion of world crude passes through this chokepoint.
- Most affected
- Oil importers and consumers globally — Potential supply disruptions and price volatility from attacks on tanker traffic.
Shipping companies operating in the region — Vessels face direct risk of attack while transiting the strait. - Likely next
- Whether additional attacks are reported, whether shipping insurance premiums rise, or whether governments issue new transit warnings for the region.
Also reported by: The National
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