The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

Tanker incidents off Oman and a sharp drop in Strait of Hormuz traffic heighten Gulf shipping risks amid escalating Iran-US tensions and naval blockades.

The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world's most crucial oil and gas transit chokepoints, carrying…