Saudi condemns alleged Iranian attack on Saudi supertanker
Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as an Iranian attack after its national carrier Bahri said the supertanker Sidr was hit by projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino seafarers. Maritime firms reported a second tanker, Senegal Prosperity, was struck near Oman's Musandam peninsula. Iran said the vessels hit mines after using an unauthorised route, while the US cited attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. The incident adds to recent clashes and could further disrupt a strategic oil corridor that handles a large share of global oil and gas shipments.
Two Filipino sailors died after Sidr was struck in the Strait of Hormuz
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Fighting between the US, Israel and Iran has affected shipping since February. The strait has been effectively closed at times and reopening efforts have already faltered. Further attacks or investigations could change navigation and…
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