Persian Gulf: Sailor killed following missile attack on Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker

A fatal missile attack targeted the <b>Velos Sapphire</b> oil tanker in the Persian Gulf early Thursday, resulting in the death of one crew member. The vessel, which sails under the Marshall Islands flag, was reportedly empty and en route to the Sitra port in Bahrain when the incident occurred. Velos Tankers confirmed the tragic development in an official statement released shortly after the strike. The company noted that the ship was sailing toward its destination without cargo at the time of the attack, though specific details regarding the origin of the missile remain under investigation. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage to the vessel and the security situation in the region.