Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on September 1, 2026, causing a fire on one vessel.
The incident has led to a sharp spike in global oil prices, with shipping traffic through the critical chokepoint falling below the 10-day average as security concerns mount.
The IRGC has claimed the vessels hit sea mines, while international maritime agencies are investigating the attack to determine the origin of the projectiles.