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Iran Strikes 20 Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 1:57 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Iran has stepped up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting 20 vessels.
India reported the Panama-flagged MT On Peace was struck, injuring 11 Indian crew members.
The Greek-owned LNG carrier Maria Angelicoussis was hit near the strait, UKMTO said.
S&P Global Energy logged 19 LNG cargoes through Hormuz in September, highest since the war began.
Kpler data showed crude exports of 19.5-22.5 barrels per day on 24 September and 27-29 September.

History

Historical Context

After Iraq began targeting Gulf shipping in 1981 and hit Iran’s Kharg terminal in 1984, Iran retaliated against Kuwaiti tankers. The United States entered the conflict in 1987, reflagging Kuwaiti vessels and sending 13 warships under Operation Earnest Will following Iran’s missile strikes on 11 merchant ships. The IEA now warns renewed Hormuz attacks could cut global supply by 1 million barrels daily.

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Story summary

Iran has stepped up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting 20 vessels.
India reported the Panama-flagged MT On Peace was struck, injuring 11 Indian crew members.
The Greek-owned LNG carrier Maria Angelicoussis was hit near the strait, UKMTO said.
S&P Global Energy logged 19 LNG cargoes through Hormuz in September, highest since the war began.
Kpler data showed crude exports of 19.5-22.5 barrels per day on 24 September and 27-29 September.

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