Two Tankers Attacked While Crossing Strait of Hormuz

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

The reported attack is the latest threat to shipping in the strategic waterway, a key passage connecting the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

The information provided did not identify the tankers or describe how they were attacked. It also did not specify who was responsible.

There were no details in the summary about possible casualties, damage to the vessels or whether they were able to continue their journeys. The extent of any disruption to maritime traffic remained unclear.