Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. A Qatari LNG tanker, the Al Rekayyat, reported a drone strike that set its engine room on fire, disabling the vessel. Maritime sources said a Saudi crude oil tanker was also damaged.
There was no claim of responsibility. The incidents occurred as Iran held massive public mourning for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening days of the war. Hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Qom, vowing vengeance.
The attacks are a stark reminder that Gulf shipping security remains unresolved. Iran aims to install a permanent fee collection system for the vital energy route.
The war is paused under a 60-day interim peace deal for negotiations. However, former President Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume bombing. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that final negotiations will not proceed if threats continue.