Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as tensions surge
TL;DR
A Palau-flagged oil tanker named Skylight was attacked about five nautical miles north of Khasab, Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew were evacuated and at least four injured. No group claimed responsibility yet, but Iran warned the strait could be closed, prompting shipping suspensions and insurer withdrawals while oil markets react, with Brent near $100 a barrel and OPEC+ planning output discussions.
- First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman Euronews.com
- Oman Says Oil Tanker Targeted Off Its North Coast Bloomberg
- Tanker hit off Iran amid fears of oil price spike BBC
- Iran Attacks Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz, 15 Indian Crew Members On Board NDTV
- Oil tanker attacked near the coast of Oman, 4 injured The Times of Israel
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