Tanker hit by two unidentified projectiles off Saudi Arabia

Published 02 Nov 2026, 10:31 IST

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A tanker travelling through the Arabian Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, November 1, amid a series of maritime security incidents in the region. In a warning posted on X on Monday, November 2, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations…

— The Siasat Daily
center · 1 outlet

As per ship tracking data by Marine Traffic, the ship had to turn around towards the Persian Gulf after the attack.

— Hindustan Times

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A tanker travelling through the Arabian Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, November 1, amid a series of maritime security incidents in the region. In a warning posted on X on Monday, November 2, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations…

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily Current article 02 Nov 2026, 10:31 IST

Tanker hit by two unidentified projectiles off Saudi Arabia

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The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail 02 Nov 2026, 17:34 IST

Strait of Hormuz escalation: Iran claims mine strikes stop 2 violating oil tankers

Two oil tankers suffered major explosions after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the incident in a statement. Iranian naval forces stopped both ships, including a supertanker, after the blasts occurred within…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 02 Nov 2026, 14:13 IST

Pakistan-bound LNG tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian nod; Qatar, Saudi condemn attack

As per ship tracking data by Marine Traffic, the ship had to turn around towards the Persian Gulf after the attack.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 02 Nov 2026, 06:25 IST

Two Oil Tankers Explode After Allegedly Hitting Mines in Hormuz: Iran

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a merchant vessel in the strategic waterway

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 02 Nov 2026, 05:02 IST

2 tankers explode after allegedly hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims

Two oil tankers, including a supertanker, exploded after allegedly striking naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorised route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed.

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