🚨 Dangerous Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: Oil Tankers Targeted Despite Clearance to Pass
Sources told Axios that a commercial vessel came under fire the moment it entered the Strait of Hormuz, despite having prior clearance to transit.
The attack targeted 3 commercial vessels, including two Indian oil tankers, one of which was carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Why this matters
The Strait of Hormuz handles 33% of the world’s seaborne oil supply. Targeting ships after they receive a “green light” turns this vital passage into an unsafe zone and threatens global energy security.