Commodities
Filipino Sailors Killed in Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Hormuz
A Saudi oil tanker, SIDR, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, resulting in the deaths of two Filipino sailors.
The attack occurred during the vessel's transit through the strategic waterway, which is a crucial chokepoint for global oil supplies.
Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri confirmed the incident and the loss of life, stating that 'two Filipino seafarers' were killed in the attack.