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Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, reported that an Iranian attack on an oil tanker belonging to its national shipping company caused the death of two Filipino sailors.
The Sidr, owned by Bahri, was one of two supertankers carrying Saudi oil that were reportedly hit late on Monday, August 31, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
"Bahri confirms that its vessel Sidr (IMO 9854715) was involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz at approximately 11:40 PM local time on August 31, 2026. With deep sadness, Bahri confirms the passing of two of its Filipino sailors as a result of the incident," the company stated.
"The company expresses its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to their families, loved ones, and colleagues during these difficult times, and is providing full support to the family members and colleagues affected by the incident. Bahri remains in continuous contact with the vessel and is coordinating closely with the competent authorities and maritime industry stakeholders, while closely monitoring the evolving situation," it added.
"The safety and well-being of Bahri personnel remain its highest priority, and the company maintains its commitment to operating in accordance with the highest standards of safety, security, and environmental preservation," the statement concluded.
Tehran has threatened oil tankers attempting to navigate the waterway without authorization, hindering energy exports from neighboring Gulf oil-producing countries.
Approximately one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade transited the Strait of Hormuz before the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28.
"The Kingdom emphasized the need to curb escalation, as well as to respect international maritime security and global energy supply," declared the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In July, another Bahri vessel, the supertanker Wedyan, was hit while transiting the strait, near the coast of Oman.
Two other company vessels, the Masa and the Amzan, were attacked in the Red Sea in July and August, after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
