Another oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the ongoing risks of maritime shipping in the region.

As hostile actions escalate and cause shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to come to a virtual standstill, another oil tanker has been attacked in the strait. At the same time, Houthi rebels from Yemen have threatened to block Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, further exacerbating the maritime risks in the region. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, an oil tanker was hit by unidentified projectiles in an area northeast of Llamma, Oman. In the previous days, ships operated by Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd. had been consecutively attacked. Vessel tracking data shows that on Tuesday, no ships were observed passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Recent attacks by Iran have primarily targeted oil tankers traveling along the coast of Oman through the strait, which typically turn off their transponders. Although the identity of the latest ship hit has not yet been determined, previous attacks have affected some major operators, such as South Korea's Sinokor Group and Greece's Dynacom, which play a crucial role in maintaining crude oil supplies during times of war.