Drone Attack Reported in Third Strike on Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz
Three commercial tankers have been struck by drones/projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, with preliminary indications pointing to Iran as responsible; an LPG tanker was also diverted from its route by Iranian forces. Transit volumes through this critical energy chokepoint remain well below pre-conflict levels, and UKMTO has advised all vessels in the region to exercise heightened caution.