Middle East
Saudi Arabia· Al KhafjīTanker attacked off Saudi coast in Persian Gulf
A commercial oil tanker was struck by two projectiles approximately 72 nautical miles east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, in the northern Persian Gulf during nighttime hours.
Background
The Persian Gulf is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Tensions in the region have been high due to ongoing conflicts, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, impacting maritime security and international trade.
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Naval Incident in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Tanker Fire
First report 1h agoLast update 42m ago1 takes 1
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started 1h ago•Last update 42m ago
Reports that an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel's navigation systems reportedly switched off.
Tanker attacked off Saudi coast in Persian Gulf
First report 5h agoLast update 3h ago1 takes 1
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started 5h ago•Last update 3h ago
Reports indicate a tanker was hit by two unknown projectiles off the Saudi coast in the Persian Gulf.
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