Two Saudi oil tankers struck by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Source Summary
Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, according to shipping intelligence firms Marisks and Kpler. The strikes occurred within minutes of each other.
Why it matters
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, directly affect international oil markets and energy security.
What remains uncertain
The identity of those responsible for the strikes remains unknown.
