Saudi says Iranian attack hit tanker, killing two Filipinos
By The BriefBrief
Saudi Arabia condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, killing two Filipino sailors. Bahri said Sidr was involved in a security incident while transiting the strait, and maritime firms reported it was hit north of Oman's Musandam Peninsula.
WHO:Saudi Arabia and Bahri
WHAT:Saudi Arabia alleged an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz (north of Oman's Musandam Peninsula)
WHY:Saudi Arabia said the tanker was targeted with projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
