Iranian forces struck an oil tanker attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning, marking the first major targeting of a merchant vessel in the critical waterway of the conflict.
Iranian forces have attacked the “Skylight” oil tanker in the Straight of Hormuz.
— ayden (@squatsons) March 1, 2026
A large fire is burning is engulfing the bridge. pic.twitter.com/Fd27le9iBv
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression against the Sultanate of Oman and Iran’s flagrant violation of its sovereignty, affirming the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman. pic.twitter.com/GoizesuBYS
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) March 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest waterways in the world and the ongoing conflict with Iran threatens to shut down maritime traffic in the regional, a development that is likely to significantly affect oil and energy prices on a global scale.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.
