Two Oil Supertankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz as US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran, Oil Jumps Above $94

Two Saudi-linked oil supertankers, the VLCC Sidr (Bahri) and the Senegal Prosperity (Sinokor), were struck by unidentified projectiles in quick succession late Monday while exiting the Strait of Hormuz northeast of Khasab, Oman, according to maritime security firm Marisks. The Senegal Prosperity was hit by three projectiles on its port side, engine room and ballast tank, losing communications; no casualties were reported on either vessel. Hours later the US launched a fresh wave of strikes on IRGC air defense, radar, maritime and mine-laying sites across southern Iran -- including Sirik, Konarak, Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz -- which Iranian officials said killed at least 11 people, ending a month-long lull just two days after CENTCOM had declared Hormuz shipping lanes 'cleared and open.' The renewed hostilities and tanker strikes reignited market anxiety over the fragile Aug 26 Iran-Oman shipping corridor: Brent crude jumped to $94.11/bbl (+1.16% on the day, +37% year-over-year) and US gasoline topped $4/gallon.