In the past 24 hours, the Strait of Hormuz has witnessed incidents involving oil tankers that have drawn the attention of international bodies. According to received reports, at least two tankers in this area have been targeted by unknown attacks. These incidents occur as tensions in the waters of this region have increased and concerns about maritime transport safety are rising.
Details of the Tanker Incidents
Initial reports indicate that a crude oil tanker has been damaged after colliding with unknown projects. This incident has been confirmed by reliable sources, and officials are investigating the details. In a second report, a liquefied gas tanker has also been targeted on the approach to the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have raised serious concerns for maritime fleets due to the increasing dangers in this area.
IRGC Orders and Ship Reactions
In the third incident, a tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was addressed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and instructed to turn back or face being targeted. The commander of this tanker has confirmed that the order was executed and has turned back. These incidents reflect the increasing tensions in this region, which have continually posed dangers to maritime fleets.
Following these incidents, relevant authorities have advised ships to navigate these waters with greater caution and report any suspicious activities to the UKMTO. These incidents also occur amid increased military activities around the area, leading to heightened risks from attacks on ships.
Since the beginning of July, 48 incidents of collisions with unknown projects have been reported in this area, with 31 of these incidents occurring in the southern route of Oman, and 25 of them related to damage to engine rooms. These statistics indicate the increasing dangers affecting maritime transport in this region.
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