Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing 2 Filipino sailors

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Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing 2 Filipino sailors

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Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacking the oil tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of two Filipino sailors. The tanker, owned by Bahri, was carrying Saudi oil when it was hit, escalating regional tensions in a critical shipping route.

The oil tanker Sidr, owned by Bahri, was one of two supertankers carrying Saudi oil reported to have been hit late on August 31 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Saudi Arabia Iran oil tanker Strait of Hormuz Bahri maritime attack shipping route energy security

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