Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
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Saudi Arabia has condemned an alleged Iranian attack on a Saudi-owned supertanker on Monday night that resulted in the deaths of two Filipino sailors. The Saudi national shipping company, Bahri, confirmed on Wednesday that its vessel, the Sidr, was involved in a security incident during transit.
According to reports, the ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. While Saudi Arabia attributed the strike directly to Iran, initial reporting noted the vessel was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles, highlighting tensions in the vital maritime shipping lane.
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MyJoyOnlineDirectly attributes the tanker attack to Iran and highlights Saudi condemnation.
BBC WorldNotes the ship was hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
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