https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-says#u60309Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:52:50 +0000The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks targeting US Navy warships. This escalation follows previous US air strikes on 60 Iranian targets. While Iran claims to have hit an unmanned US vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has dismissed that specific claim as a "total lie." Meanwhile, South Korea is planning to deploy non-combat naval assets to the strait to protect shipping lanes as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. Recent hostil https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-says#u55568Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:39 +0000The US military launched air strikes against 60 Iranian targets on Tuesday following overnight attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with further strikes and warned it would tighten control over the waterway. Despite the escalation, US officials report that the military escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the strait. Global oil prices reached a six-week high following the US strikes, while President Donald Trump asserted US control over the region and suggested the attacks would be short-lived.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a cri https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-oil-supertankers-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-marisks-says#u54265Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:50:26 +0000Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were hit by unknown projectiles in quick succession while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz late Monday. Maritime security consultant Marisks reported the strikes, which occurred as U.S.-Iran tensions flare and Brent crude prices approach $92 a barrel. While Iran's IRGC claims a supertanker struck mines after crossing without permission, CENTCOM has denied those claims. The incidents threaten a recent recovery in oil shipments through the critical waterway and coincide with vows from Donald Trump to hit Iran "hard".Why it mattersThe Stra