The UAE National Guard rescued 22 Asian nationals from the tanker, all of whom are in stable health. This incident marks the 16th attack in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Gulf since September 28, according to analyst Rory Johnston, who noted the pace of strikes is reversing the recent recovery in regional oil flows though more than 10 MMbpd continues to clear the strait.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Projectile Hits Tanker in 16th Gulf Attack in 11 Days
Commodities10 days ago
All crew members of an outbound tanker in the Strait of Hormuz were reported safe after an unidentified projectile struck the vessel's port side and sparked a fire on October 10. UK Maritime Trade Operations stated that the extent of the ship's damage and the potential environmental impact were not known at the time of the report.
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