Multiple Tankers Attacked in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Multiple oil tankers were struck by projectiles and mines in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz on November 10, leaving several crew members injured.
A series of maritime attacks targeted oil tankers across the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz on November 10, 2026. The Liberian-flagged MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile while traveling from Al Ruwais to Dubai, injuring four crew members. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Logistics & Services also confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage during an attack within the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, though the company has not disclosed the vessel's name or casualty count.
In the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that three tankers caught fire after traveling on unauthorized routes, alleging two were halted by explosions and a third struck a naval mine. These claims contradict recent U.S. military assertions that all mines had been cleared from the waterway. Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, though that crew remained safe.
These incidents occur amid an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that began in February 2026. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy reported that 37 ships were attacked in October alone, the highest monthly total since the conflict started. While U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that further military strikes against Iran might not be necessary, maritime disruptions continue to plague the strategic energy corridor.
