Iranian Oil Tanker Hit Off Saudi Coast, May Have Been Missiles

October 11, 2019

Author: 

Parisa Hafezi and Sylvia Westall

Publication: 

Reuters

An Iranian state-owned tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia was "probably" struck by missiles, according to the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC). The Sabiti was 96 km from the Saudi port of Jeddah when it was attacked. Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the tanker was hit twice, but did not specify what struck it.