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Tanker carrying natural gas through Strait of Hormuz struck by missile overnight: report
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A liquefied natural gas tanker, the Gaslog Shanghai, was reportedly struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and rendering it inoperable off the Omani coast, according to security sources cited by Bloomberg.
- A second nearby vessel witnessed an explosion but reported no damage, while Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attacks, despite previous threats to vessels transiting the southern corridor of Hormuz.
- The incident follows another recent attack on a Gaslog LNG carrier in Egypt, and Iranian officials have issued severe warnings against US strikes, with threats to retaliate by targeting regional infrastructure.
- US embassies across the Middle East have issued urgent evacuation advisories for Americans due to escalating tensions and the risk of conflict escalation with Iran.
- President Trump indicated plans for intensified military actions against Iran, including possible strikes on Tehran’s electricity infrastructure, signaling a potential escalation in US-Iran hostilities.
