Supertankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two Saudi oil supertankers sustained direct hits from unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel reporting hull damage that forced both ships to reduce speed and request assistance, disrupting approximately 21% of global petroleum transit through the critical waterway. The incident, occurring amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, has not been claimed by any regional actor but heightens risks of continued maritime attacks and potential military confrontation in the Persian Gulf. No party has been definitively attributed responsibility, though the timing and location implicate Iranian-aligned actors or Iranian forces as suspected perpetrators.