11 Oct 2019 | 05:48 AM UTC
Saudi Arabia: Explosion reported on Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea Oct. 11
Media sources report an explosion on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea near Jeddah on October 11; details are still emerging
Event
Iranian media sources have reported an explosion on an oil tanker in the Red Sea off the coast of Jeddah on Friday, October 11. According to initial reports, the incident occurred approximately 97 km (60 mi) from Jeddah. Unconfirmed sources claim that the explosion caused heavy damage to the tanker and caused an oil spill. The oil tanker is reportedly owned by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). Details are still emerging.
Advice
Individuals in the region are advised to monitor developments to the situation.
