Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple reports of attacks on commercial shipping. At least three tankers have been damaged, and one seafarer has been reported killed as hostilities between the US and Iran escalate. Following drone strikes and missile attacks linked to Iranian Revolutionary Guards, oil prices have surged amidst fears for global oil supplies. The situation has prompted condemnation from various nations including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as regional ports suspend operations and reports of further attacks continue to emerge. An oil tanker carrying crew members from India and Iran was notably struck, leading to injuries and raising alarm over maritime security in the area.