According to sources, the oil tanker was attacked by an unidentified weapon while sailing from the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused a small fire and a power outage on board. The incident was quickly resolved, with no casualties, and the ship continued its voyage. However, other relevant information, such as the ship's nationality and port of destination, was not mentioned. The perpetrator of the attack has also not been identified.
This is the second time in two consecutive days that an oil tanker has been reported attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Previously, on September 1st, Iranian media also claimed that a large oil tanker had been attacked while navigating a route not authorized by Tehran in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel caught fire and was unable to continue moving. However, sources did not specify who carried out the attack. The nationality of the vessel and the condition of the crew were also not mentioned.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route for oil and fertilizers worldwide. Before the conflict erupted in late February 2026, this route accounted for up to 20% of total global crude oil trade and approximately 33% of total global seaborne fertilizer trade.
Source: https://baocaobang.vn/cang-thang-eo-bien-hormuz-tau-cho-dau-lien-tiep-bi-tan-cong-3192994.html
