US-Iran war: Two oil supertankers targeted by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Marisks reports | Today’s news

As the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in a month, signaling a return to hostilities, maritime security consultant Marisks said on Tuesday (local time) that two oil supertankers were hit by unknown projectiles in quick succession while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

While one of the crude carriers, Sidr, operated by Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Shipping Company, was targeted northeast of Khasab, Oman, Senegal Prosperity, operated by Sinokor, was hit by three projectiles while en route to the east of the country. Both vessels were leaving the Persian Gulf, Bloomberg reported, citing a consultant.

The development came hours after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the tanker was hit by three unknown projectiles while completing an outbound transit of the strategic waterway.

In a post on X, the maritime agency wrote: “A tanker reported being hit by 3 unknown projectiles while completing an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz.” The incident occurred 17 nautical miles (31 kilometers) east of the Omani city of Khasab, she noted, adding that no casualties or environmental impact were reported.

While the UKMTO did not identify the vessel, an AFP report citing maritime security company Vanguard Tech later identified it as the Liberian-flagged Senegal Prosperity. Vanguard said: “The missiles hit the port side of the vessel, engine room and ballast tank, resulting in loss of communication,” adding that the crew was safe.

This story will be updated with more details.