Gulf Of Oman Tanker Blasts

[naomi24]

Explosions on two tankers. The incident comes a month after four oil tankers were attacked off the UAE.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48619771

Trouble afoot?

[steg]

//Wu I-fang, a spokesman for Taiwan's state oil refiner CPC Corp, which chartered the Front Altair, said it was carrying 75,000 tonnes of naphtha and was "suspected of being hit by a torpedo", although this has not been confirmed. Other unverified reports suggested a mine attack.//

If hit by torpedo, trouble could be afoot, but I think hitting mines sounds more like it

[naomi24]

Two ships steg.

[jno]

could be good news for our progressive allies the Saudis, then, as oil prices rise.

[steg]

//Two ships steg//
Aye

[agchristie]

Once the cause has been established it will dictate matters.

[youngmafbog]

Trouble has been afoot in that region for decades.

Does look like an escalation though.

[Gromit]

The USare desperate to blame Iran for this and last month’s attacks.
But it is difficult to see a motive.
In times of such mysteries, it is always wise to look at the money - who actually gains from this event? The oil pride has rocketed today, and Saudi Arabia are the biggest seller.

[agchristie]

Gromit //The USare desperate to blame Iran for this and last month’s attacks.//

Right on cue. The US are pointing the finger at Iran having made an assessment of the weapons that were used.

[fender62]

id imagine american spy satellites watch this area very closely, and already know who planted ? mines, but will they present the evidence
to the world...

[Zacs-Master]

You imagine right
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48633016