2 Filipino seafarers dead after Monday attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz, says shipping firm
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia —Two Filipino sailors were killed when a Saudi oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, Saudi Arabia's national shipping company said Wednesday. A Greek security firm earlier said "unknown projectiles" hit the ship on Monday. Fresh violence has flared between the US and Iran this week. "Bahri confirms…
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Why it matters
Filipino seafarers working on international commercial vessels face direct physical danger from armed attacks in contested waters, with fatal consequences in this instance.
Most affected
Filipino seafarers on commercial tankers — Two killed; others face risk working the Hormuz strait.
Likely next
Whether a specific party claims responsibility for the attack or US-Iran tensions further escalate near the strait.