WS #12757
An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, with Iran blaming deviation from its designated route; multiple sources confirm the incident, escalating energy supply risks. Ukraine confirmed strikes on Russian oil refineries and the Sheskharis port (650k bpd) suspended tanker loadings due to drone attacks, tightening global oil supply.
Strait of Hormuz Oil Tanker Explosion
An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, with Iran blaming deviation from its designated route; multiple sources confirm the incident, escalating energy supply risks.
Ukraine confirmed strikes on Russian oil refineries and the Sheskharis port (650k bpd) suspended tanker loadings due to drone attacks, tightening global oil supply.