Iran says 7 oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news
Summary
Iran reported that seven oil tankers were damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz due to attacks or naval mines. This is possibly the largest single-day number of tankers hit since the Iran war began on February 28, 2024. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is increasing oil use through a pipeline that bypasses the strait, and the UN Secretary-General highlighted Egypt’s key role in resolving regional conflicts.Key Facts
- Iran’s state TV said seven oil tankers were either targeted or hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.
- Four tankers caught fire while transferring oil; three others were damaged by naval mines.
- The number of tankers damaged in one day could be the highest since the Iran war began on February 28, 2024.
- Tankers now travel at night using a U.S.-protected lane near Oman with their tracking turned off, shifting oil transfers to safer areas.
- Saudi Arabia’s Aramco has tripled the volume of oil moved through the East-West pipeline that avoids the Strait of Hormuz, from 2 million to 7 million barrels daily.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized Egypt’s important role in Middle East peace efforts and will visit Egypt soon.
- Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned that rallies by Iran-backed Houthi rebels will be treated as military targets, a notable escalation.
- Saudi Arabia reported two deaths in a recent attack on one of its airports, related to ongoing regional hostilities.
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