A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker flying the flag of Mozambique was attacked in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian embassy in Tehran.
The vessel, carrying a crew of 28 Indian nationals, was targeted in what marks another escalation in maritime security risks along one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
Despite the renewed violence, Brent crude prices have shown resilience, having recently plunged 4% on signals of easing supply risk due to tanker backlogs.
The embassy confirmed that all crew members are safe and that consular assistance is being provided.
The attack adds to a growing list of incidents in the region, including a projectile strike on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) earlier this week, and a separate hit on a Dutch-owned tanker in the Arabian Sea.
These events highlight the persistent vulnerability of shipping routes in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, where geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt normal trade flows.
Despite the renewed violence, Brent crude prices have shown resilience, having recently plunged 4% on signals of easing supply risk due to tanker backlogs.