Saudi Arabia: Tankers attacked in Persian Gulf

Attacks on tankers have been reported in the Persian Gulf hundreds of kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz.

In two separate reports, the British Maritime Safety Authority (UKMTO) reported incidents on Friday near the coast of Saudi Arabia. A ship was hit by an unknown projectile. A statement released later said another tanker had been attacked by a small ship with a rocket launcher.

In fact, Iran's forces have intensified their attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. They usually attack tankers and freighters that are on a southern route near the Omani coast. Iran considers the route “illegal” and demands passage along the Iranian coast.

Just last night, Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a supertanker, a particularly large tanker, had hit a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. There was an explosion and a fire on board, Iranian media reported. The ship attempted to pass through the strait illegally using deceptive maneuvers and with the support of the US military. The information cannot be independently verified.