IRAN WAR : SAUDI HELICOPTER CRASH KILLS TWO AS TANKER ATTACKS THREATEN HORMUZ | HELLENIC SHIPPING NEWS WORLDWIDE

What happened: Two Saudi military personnel were killed when an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran, which the Saudi-led coalition attributed to a technical malfunction. Why it matters: The IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to vessels without Iranian authorisation, while U.S. Central Command offered a contrasting assessment of transit traffic. The developments highlight the widening conflict and mounting threats to regional energy supplies. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Two Saudi military personnel were killed when an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran, which the Saudi-led coalition attributed to a technical malfunction.

The IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to vessels without Iranian authorisation, while U.S. Central Command offered a contrasting assessment of transit traffic. The developments highlight the widening conflict and mounting threats to regional energy supplies.