# Iran war: Gulf tanker attacked, 1 seaferer killed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/iran-war-gulf-tanker-attacked-1-seaferer-killed/
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:47:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T18:42:36+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-gulf-tanker-attacked-1-seaferer-killed/a-79879270?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- One seafarer died after an explosion aboard a tanker in the Persian Gulf.
- The crew extinguished the fire, and Bahrain received the vessel.
- More than 35 Strait of Hormuz incidents were recorded in October.

## Summary

A missile attack caused an explosion and fire aboard the Greek-managed tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf, killing one seafarer. The incident adds to a growing series of attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.

The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel was heading towards Bahrain when it was hit; its crew put out the fire, and the ship was taken to Khalifa Bin Salman Port for an investigation into hull damage. UK Maritime Trade Operations recorded more than 35 incidents in the Strait in October, the highest monthly count since the war began, and at least five vessel attacks so far in November. Iranian media also reported fires on other tankers, while the United States did not confirm Iran’s claim that its air defences had destroyed a US drone over Qeshm Island.

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