Iran Says Oil Tanker Struck by Missiles Off Saudi Arabia

Two missiles struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Oct. 11.

This photo released by the official news agency of the Iranian Oil Ministry, SHANA, shows Iranian oil tanker Sabiti traveling through the Red Sea on Oct. 11, 2019. SHANA via AP

TEHRAN, Iran—Two missiles struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Oct. 11, Iranian officials said.

There was no word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack and Saudi officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Oil prices spiked by 2% on the news.