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Two supertankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran president extends olive branch
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by projectiles near the Omani coast while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, marking an escalation in regional tensions, according to maritime analysts Kpler and Marist.
- The Saudi-flagged VLCC Sidr and the Liberian-flagged VLCC Senegal Prosperity were hit in near-simultaneous attacks, though all crew members on both vessels were reported safe.
- These incidents occurred amid ongoing Iranian attacks on vessels escorted by the US through the Strait, a critical oil passageway, causing Brent crude prices to rise above $92 a barrel.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness to resume negotiations with the US based on a previous memorandum of understanding, but the Trump administration has rejected this, opting for increased economic pressure on Iran.
- The US has warned of strong retaliatory measures against Iran following the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional incidents involving US allies.
