Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

Two Saudi oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. The incidents occurred while the vessels, Sidr and Senegal Prosperity, were transiting outbound through the strait.

The unknown projectiles struck the tankers within minutes of each other, with all crew members reported safe.

Marisks, a shipping intelligence firm, said the attacks represent 'a further escalation in the threat environment' within the Omani corridor.

The tankers had loaded 2 million barrels of Saudi crude at the Juaymah terminal last week and were carrying it to international markets.