Two Tankers Attacked on Omani Route in Strait of Hormuz, Brent Hits $108
UKMTO reported that four projectiles struck two unidentified vessels near Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz, setting one on fire and leaving the other's status unknown. Iran has not claimed responsibility, though it has conducted all previous similar strikes in the area. Brent crude rose to $109 by the end of the day, and infrared satellite sensing suggested possible disruption on the East-West Pipeline.
Why it matters: This matters for the energy security theme because renewed tanker attacks and possible pipeline disruption tighten an already undersupplied oil market.