{
  "id": 13883825,
  "title": "Two More Oil Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/two-more-oil-tankers-attacked-near-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Two-More-Oil-Tankers-Attacked-Near-Strait-of-Hormuz.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two additional oil tankers were struck near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to Argus, which cited ship-tracking data and India's shipping minister. One of the vessels was a Suezmax carrying Iraqi crude, which had departed on October 8, stated the top Indian shipping official. The tanker suffered a fire following an unknown projectile attack and, at the time of reporting, two sailors remain missing. The other ship targeted was a product carrier that was hit by a drone, as reported earlier by UK Maritime Trade Operations. India's foreign ministry emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation and resolution of the ongoing conflict via dialogue and diplomacy, highlighting the importance of freedom of navigation and the safe flow of maritime commerce in international waters, in line with international law. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has recently intensified attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels navigating in \"dark mode\" along a southern corridor close to Oman's coast. The U.S. Navy has been striking Iranian-linked vessels, intensifying the already considerable shipping risk in the region. A statement from Iran's Navy forces warned that any ships within the Strait of Hormuz turning off their navigation and identification systems will be perceived as hostile and dealt with severely and decisively. The latest attack news coincides with reports of an alleged energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by President Trump over the weekend. However, neither party has confirmed the ceasefire, and Axios later reported that it is likely a narrower refinery-only proposal. The news has impacted oil prices, with Brent trading above $103 per barrel and WTI surpassing $90 per barrel.",
  "summary": "Two more tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, one in Hormuz and the other off the coast of Oman, Argus has reported, citing ship-tracking data and the Indian shipping minister. One of the targets was a Suezmax loaded with Iraqi crude, which had set sail on October 8, the Indian top shipping official said. It was hit by an unknown projectile that caused fire on board and, at…",
  "key_points": [
    "Two more oil tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz",
    "One Suezmax carrying Iraqi crude suffered fire, two sailors missing",
    "India urges de-escalation, freedom of navigation via diplomacy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}