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Tanker Attacks in Hormuz Reach New High Since US-Iran War Started

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In Short: Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing its most intense period of attacks since the US-Iran war began on February 28, with four tankers struck and another directly threatened, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations.

The latest attack occurred at 1637 UTC on Monday when a tanker transiting Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile, starting a fire in the engine room.

In a separate incident, a tanker was hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and ordered to turn around or face attack, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

One of the more concerning incidents involved a drone entering a tanker’s funnel and falling into the engine room, starting a small fire and temporarily knocking out power.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members, stating that 12 of the 19 crew members were injured.

Oil prices continued to rise early on Tuesday, rallying by 1.7% in Asian trade, as concerns about supply disruptions from the Middle East increased.

The US military said it had “permanently disabled” two Iran-linked oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island, and “destroyed” a third in the Gulf of Oman.

According to the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), Iran’s actions continue to demonstrate its intent to assert presence along key transit lanes and maintain pressure on transiting vessels.

The market is now fully braced for Brent crude to trade above $100/barrel on a sustained basis, with Brent touching just over $100 a barrel in early trading on Wednesday.

The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News that the “running average” of crude oil in transit was nearly 13 million barrels per day.

The IRGC said the US would regret the strikes and Iranian news agencies reported that retaliatory missile and drone attacks on “US bases and interests in the region” had begun.

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What's confirmed

• The latest attack occurred at 1637 UTC on Monday when a tanker transiting Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile, starting a fire in the engine room.
• In a separate incident, a tanker was hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and ordered to turn around or face attack, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• One of the more concerning incidents involved a drone entering a tanker’s funnel and falling into the engine room, starting a small fire and temporarily knocking out power.
• The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members, stating that 12 of the 19 crew members were injured.
• Oil prices continued to rise early on Tuesday, rallying by 1.7% in Asian trade, as concerns about supply disruptions from the Middle East increased.
• The US military said it had “permanently disabled” two Iran-linked oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island, and “destroyed” a third in the Gulf of Oman.
• According to the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), Iran’s actions continue to demonstrate its intent to assert presence along key transit lanes and maintain pressure on transiting vessels.
• The market is now fully braced for Brent crude to trade above $100/barrel on a sustained basis, with Brent touching just over $100 a barrel in early trading on Wednesday.
• The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News that the “running average” of crude oil in transit was nearly 13 million barrels per day.
• The IRGC said the US would regret the strikes and Iranian news agencies reported that retaliatory missile and drone attacks on “US bases and interests in the region” had begun.

What's still developing

• Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz is enduring its most intense spell of attacks since the US-Iran war began on February 28, with four tankers struck and another directly threatened in incidents disclosed by UK Maritime Trade Operations on Monday.
• 'Attacks must end': MEA says 11 Indian crew members injured in Hormuz vessel strike | India News - The Times of India Tue, Oct 06, 2026 | Updated 04.17PM IST Weather Sign In 'Attacks must end': MEA says 11 Indian crew members injured in Hormuz vessel strike Edited by: Rohitashwa Ranjan / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 06, 2026, 16:15 IST Save Comments Share Aa + Text Size Small Medium Large Print NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday condemned the attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members off the Oman coast, calling for an end to attacks on commercial shipping.
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• Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since July after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, Iran struck a US-linked base in Jordan, and Houthi fighters hit four Saudi cities, wounding 73 people.
• Some analysts conjecture Iran’s leverage of the Strait of Hormuz may be dwindling while harsh new U.S. ⁠economic sanctions are becoming increasingly difficult for Iran to withstand.
• ( AL-JAZEERA ) Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a diplomatic solution put forward by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, explosions were heard in the waterway, according to Iranian media.
• Vessels were visible across the Strait of Hormuz from Oman this week American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command has said in a statement.
• WASHINGTON, Sept 6 — The United States said it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers yesterday in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards saying they targeted US-linked ships in response.
• Iran 's military fired four one-way drones at a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a senior U.S. official said.

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• WarpBeat — background on Oil Tankers Hit by Projectiles in Hormuz Strait link
• Firstpost — video link