02.03.2026 22:54
Following the attacks by the US and Israel, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, struck another oil tanker. In a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, it was said, "The Athe Nova tanker, one of the US allies in the Strait of Hormuz, is still burning as a result of an attack by 2 drones."
While the conflicts between Israel and the USA and Iran continue, attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are also ongoing.
ANOTHER OIL TANKER HIT IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ Recently, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the oil tanker named "Athe Nova," belonging to US allies, was hit by 2 drones while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, it was said, "The Athe Nova tanker, one of the US allies in the Strait of Hormuz, is still burning as a result of the attack by 2 unmanned aerial vehicles."
20% OF GLOBAL TRADE OCCURS THROUGH THIS ROUTE Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil trade and liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are conducted through the Strait of Hormuz. About 20% of global daily oil consumption, which is around 20 million barrels, passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
IRAN DE FACTO CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AFTER US-ISRAEL ATTACKS While the negotiation process between Iran and the USA continues, the conflict spread to the region following the attacks initiated by the USA and Israel against Iran. Iran conducted attacks not only against Israel but also against US bases and targets in the region. Additionally, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps effectively blocked commercial ship passages through the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards warned ships via VHF radio broadcasts, stating "No ship can pass" and "Passage is not allowed."
The official of the European Union's Aspides maritime mission confirmed that these messages came from the IRGC. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that there was no official closure notification. The Iranian side also did not declare an official full closure. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with Al Jazeera, "At this stage, we have no intention to close the strait or prevent navigation." In response, the Iranian Armed Forces hit an oil tanker named Skylight off the coast of Oman in the Strait, claiming it "did not heed the warnings," and the tanker began to sink.
According to "MarineTraffic," which monitors global maritime traffic, traffic in the Strait has decreased by 40-70%. More than 150-250 tankers (crude oil, LNG, products) have anchored, turned back, or are waiting in open waters. International insurance companies announced policy cancellations or premium increases due to the risk. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz also caused a 10% increase in oil prices.