Two Tankers Carrying Saudi Oil Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday. The tankers each loaded 2 million barrels of Saudi crude at the Juaymah terminal last week. All crew aboard were reported safe.
Why it matters: This incident underscores the ongoing disruption to global energy trade routes, a key theme in the briefing on geopolitical risks to supply chains.