Two Tankers Attacked While Crossing Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers came under attack on Friday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations authority.

The incident marks the latest threat to shipping in the strategic waterway, a key passage for maritime traffic between the Gulf and the open sea.

The information provided did not identify the tankers or specify how the attack was carried out. No details were given about damage or the condition of those on board.

Responsibility for the attack was not established in the available account. Its impact on other vessels passing through the strait also remained unclear.