The diversions come after a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait on Tuesday following reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway, prompting maritime authorities to raise the threat risk for transiting vessels to "severe."

Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.

Oil and gas tankers navigate the Oman-side route in Hormuz after U-turns, amid rising tensions and shipping risks.

The reported attacks threaten to unravel a memorandum of understanding signed less than three weeks ago.

Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.

Oil climbs on fears of renewed risk to vessels

While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.

Both ships sustained structural damage, according to UKMTO, though no casualties or environmental impact were reported in either case.

Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage but no injuries, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate.

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