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“The latest attacks come as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was “closed,” amid reports of at least five more tanker attacks in the previous 24 hours.”

“At least 11 tankers have come under attack during the week that ended Oct. 4, the most strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began Feb. 28, according to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization.”

“Marisks said on Monday that the Liberian-flagged Aframax tanker Lipsi was struck by an unknown projectile on Oct. 4 while transiting northeast of Jazirat Um Al Fayarin, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room.”

“VIA BLOOMBERG NEWS The Ateela 2 oil tanker navigates the sea on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on Qeshm Island, Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz.”