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[INTERNATIONAL] · Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, Philippines, South Korea · 50 sources

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Saudi tanker Sidr attacked in Strait of Hormuz, killing two sailors

A security incident in the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the deaths of two Filipino sailors aboard the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr. The vessel, operated by the shipping company Bahri, was struck by unidentified projectiles on the night of August 31, near the Musandam Peninsula in Oman.

Saudi Arabia has officially condemned the incident, accusing Iran of targeting the tanker. In response, the Saudi Foreign Ministry called for an end to regional escalation and emphasized the need to protect international maritime safety and global energy supplies.

Conversely, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that two tankers caught fire after striking sea mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the strait. The IRGC claimed the vessels were acting under US military influence.

In addition to the Sidr, the South Korean-owned supertanker Senegal Prosperity was also reportedly struck in the same vicinity. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions following recent US airstrikes in Iran and Iranian missile attacks on US bases in the region. Maritime intelligence indicates that both tankers were carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil each.

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Bahri · Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Saudi Arabia · Senegal Prosperity · Sidr · Strait of Hormuz

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