Unknown projectiles hit two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Two tankers were struck by unidentified missiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency.
On Sunday, two tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz were struck by unidentified missiles, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The first incident, recorded at 17:16 UTC, involved a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, while a second at 19:07 UTC hit a crude oil tanker. The agency received delayed reports from monitored sources but gave no details on who might be responsible, nor on any damage, injuries, or fatalities.
In a related notice, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) contacted a vessel sailing about 11 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, threatening to target it unless it altered its course; the ship's captain confirmed compliance. No further information on the nature of the projectiles or any follow-up actions was provided.
Why it matters
The attacks raise safety concerns for vital oil and gas shipping lanes in a geopolitically sensitive region.
How this story developed
- Sep 11 Smoke spotted near Saudi East-West oil pipeline as Houthi advances intensify
- Sep 26 In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Han Zheng highlighted China's view that global progress should be built on development and open cooperation. He warned that protectionist policies benefit no one and reiterated support for multilateral dialogue. The address also touched on the Middle East conflict, AI and the Belt and Road initiative, but did not mention Taiwan despite heightened US-China tensions. Analysts noted the speech was routine, with President Xi absent and senior officials rotating representation at the UN.
- Sep 26 Gulf leaders scheduled a meeting with Donald Trump to seek a diplomatic path with Iran.
- Sep 27 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will remain resolute and not retreat despite President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran’s seven‑day ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal.
- Sep 28 Han Zheng’s address emphasized Belt and Road cooperation with three‑quarters of participating nations.
- Sep 29 The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on ten individuals and firms accused of obtaining weapons components for Iran's defence ministry.
- Oct 2 The United States has now sanctioned Iran's automotive and railway sectors.
- Oct 3 A second tanker was hit east of Oman, adding to the earlier incident in the strait.
- Oct 3 A witness observed a large plume of fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, with authorities yet to confirm the incident.
- Oct 3 Saudi jets launched 26 strikes on Sanaa following the fire at the Aramco site.
- Oct 4 Houthi spokesperson announced that missiles and drones struck Aramco facilities in Riyadh and eastern Khurais, causing large fires.
- Oct 5 The G7 announced a release of diesel and crude from emergency reserves.
- Oct 5 Yemeni government forces announced capture of positions near Bab al‑Mandab and the coalition deployed about 100 combat aircraft.
- Oct 5 A U.S. naval blockade has caused a backlog of hundreds of trucks at the Gürbulak crossing, with waits up to five days.
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