Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia and other regional neighbors have condemned an Iranian attack on a Saudi-owned oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in two deaths. The incident is part of ongoing regional tensions following the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran earlier this year.
Why it matters
The attack threatens global energy security and maritime safety in a critical shipping corridor, further escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from Musandam, Oman [File: Stringer/Reuters] By Mariamne Everett , AFP and Reuters Published On 2 Sep 2026 2 Sep 2026 Saudi Arabia has condemned an Iranian attack on an oil tanker owned by its national shipping company that resulted in the deaths of two citizens of the Philippines.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said Iran targeted the Sidr tanker, owned by national carrier Bahri, while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz two days earlier.
“The kingdom stressed the necessity of halting escalations, and respecting international maritime safety and the security of global energy supplies,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement.
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