Saudi Arabia condemns tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
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Saudi Arabia condemned Iran over an attack on the Bahri-owned Sidr tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that killed two Philippine citizens two days earlier.
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02 SEP 2026 — Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said Iran targeted the Sidr tanker, owned by national carrier Bahri, while it crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed two crew members from the Philippines. The ministry called for an end to escalations and respect for maritime safety and global energy supplies. Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the incident, saying it breached international law and freedom of navigation. Qatar described the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining issue that should not be used in that way. Bahri confirmed that SIDR was involved in a security incident late Monday and said it was coordinating with authorities and maritime industry representatives. The article says Iran has attacked and threatened tankers without authorization, while the US says vessels can safely use the waterway. Marisks reported that unidentified projectiles struck two tankers, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said two tankers caught fire after hitting mines. Another Bahri vessel, Wedyan, was hit in July; Masa and Amzan were attacked in the Red Sea later.
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