Saudi tanker Sidr hit in Strait of Hormuz, two Filipino crew killed

The Saudi Arabian government issued a formal condemnation on Monday after the vessel Sidr was reportedly struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the incident as a violation of international maritime security and called for an immediate investigation to identify the perpetrators and prevent further escalation in the vital shipping lane.

The attack on the Sidr, a commercial ship operating under a Saudi flag, adds to a series of recent confrontations in the narrow waterway that links the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea. Authorities emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical conduit for global oil supplies and that any disruption could have broader economic repercussions. Saudi officials urged all regional actors to uphold the safety of navigation and adhere to established norms of conduct at sea.