Tanker Attack Tests Hormuz Strait’s Transit Rules

An unidentified attacker hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman; the crew is safe and there is no environmental damage reported. While no group claimed responsibility, Iran is suspected given its threats over transit rules and potential fees for passage through the strait. Authorities warn of mines and a naval presence as traffic through the strategic route expands and more ships move in and out of the Gulf.