Two reported attacks on tankers near Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers have been targeted in reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the vital maritime passage, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

The Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world's most critical transit chokepoints for energy resources. The waterway is essential to global energy security, as it facilitates the transport of approximately one-quarter of the world's seaborne oil trade.