$TWO OIL SUPERTANKERS HIT IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ Two VLCCs were struck by unknown projectiles while exiting the Persian Gulf, according to maritime security firm Marisks. Saudi Bahri-operated Sidr was hit northeast of Khasab, Oman, while Sinokor-operated Senegal Prosperity was struck by three projectiles. UKMTO separately confirmed a tanker reported being hit by three unknown projectiles during an outbound Hormuz transit. 01-SEP-2026 05:12 AM ET