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Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in flurry of attacks around Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers have been struck by ‘unidentified projectiles’ in Hormuz says United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.

An aerial view shows ships anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026.
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By Edna Mohamed and Heba Habib
Published On 3 Oct 2026

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  • “Unidentified projectiles” strike two oil tankers in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, while Iranian media reports that an additional tanker “in violation” has exploded.
  • Yemeni government forces say they are attacking “legitimate vital military targets” in the Houthi-held capital Sanaa. The announcement comes as fierce fighting continues on the western outskirts of Taiz city.