Event Brief
China reports attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: China’s foreign ministry said an oil products tanker with a Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: China’s foreign ministry
WHAT: Reported an attack on an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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