Two Filipino seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz tanker attack, Saudi Arabia confirms Iranian involvement

Two Filipino seafarers died after the Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker SIDR was attacked by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, August 31, 2026. The incident sparked a fire on board the vessel. Saudi Arabia confirmed on Wednesday that the attack was Iranian, emphasizing the necessity of halting escalations and respecting international maritime safety and global energy supplies.