# Maritime attacks and energy infrastructure strikes in Middle > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-attacks-in-the-strait-of-hormuz > Updated: 2026-09-08T03:23:18.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 3. On August 31, the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr, operated by Bahri, was struck by unidentified projectiles near the Musandam Peninsula in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of two Filipino sailors. A second vessel, the South Korean-owned Senegal Prosperity, was also reportedly struck in the same vicinity while carrying Saudi crude oil. Both tankers were carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil each. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and accused Iran of targeting the tanker. Conversely, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed the vessels caught fire after striking sea mines while using an unauthorized route under US military influence. The United Arab Emirates described the incident as a “grave threat to international navigation” and a “dangerous escalation.” Following the maritime incident, the Royal Navy of Oman’s maritime security center successfully rescued 16 crew members from the Saudi-flagged tanker, providing medical care and logistics to the survivors. Regional instability has further escalated following a new attack on a Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jizan, near the Yemen border. While the full extent of the damage to the refinery, which has a daily capacity of approximately 400,000 barrels, is still being assessed, the attack has contributed to rising energy costs, with Brent crude reaching approximately $97 per barrel. No group has officially claimed responsibility for the Jizan strike, though it occurs amid ongoing friction between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels. ## Claims - Iran claimed two tankers caught fire after hitting sea mines while using an unauthorized route. (disputed by 13 sources) - Saudi Arabia accused Iran of targeting the Sidr tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. (disputed by 7 sources) - Two Filipino sailors were killed during the incident involving the vessel Sidr. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The security incident involving the Sidr occurred at approximately 23:40 local time on August 31. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Two oil tankers are currently on fire following the explosions. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Sidr was struck by unknown projectiles northeast of Khasab, Oman. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The South Korean-owned supertanker Senegal Prosperity was also struck near Musandam. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Iran plans to implement punitive measures against shipping companies that use unauthorized routes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Saudi Foreign Ministry called for an end to escalation and respect for international maritime safety. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The tanker Sidr was involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Middle East energy security threatened by tanker attack and Aramco facility strike Oman rescued 16 sailors from a Saudi tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, while a new attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jizan has driven global oil prices higher. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middle-east-energy-security-threatened-by-tanker-attack-and-aramco-facility-strike ### 2026-09-02: UAE condemns Iranian attack on Saudi carrier in Strait of Hormuz The UAE has condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi carrier ‘Sidr’ in the Strait of Hormuz, citing crew deaths and a grave threat to global shipping and energy security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-condemns-iranian-attack-on-saudi-carrier-in-strait-of-hormuz ### 2026-09-02: Saudi tanker Sidr attacked in Strait of Hormuz, killing two sailors Two Filipino sailors died after the Saudi tanker Sidr was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia blames Iran, while Iran claims the vessels hit mines after using an unauthorized route. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strait-of-hormuz-attack-kills-two-filipino-sailors-aboard-saudi-tanker --- Cite as: Maritime attacks and energy infrastructure strikes in Middle. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-attacks-in-the-strait-of-hormuz