BlockBeats News, March 12th, According to foreign media reports, two oil tankers were attacked in the northern Gulf near Iraq and Kuwait, once again raising concerns about the security of commercial shipping in the region, and international oil prices surged sharply early Thursday. Preliminary reports indicate that these ships may have been hit by Iranian unmanned explosive boats or similar devices, a method that has been increasingly used in maritime attacks in the region.
Analysts suggest that the northern Gulf, especially the waters near Iraq and Kuwait, is a key hub for global oil exports. Any turmoil in these waters could potentially affect the global energy market. Even localized attacks would raise shipping insurance costs, lead to ship detours, exacerbate concerns about supply disruptions, at a time when the oil market is already under pressure from geopolitical risks. Although the specific details of the attacks are still under investigation, these events highlight how the global energy supply chain in the region is becoming increasingly fragile. (Jinse)
