# Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation

https://mins.news/en/item/39402

- Reuters, 2026-08-31 22:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-media-say-saudi-oil-tanker-stopped-strait-hormuz-no-saudi-confirmation-2026-08-31/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9602d22732d800016470f4

> Iranian media reported on Tuesday that a Saudi oil tanker was stopped while passing through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the report.

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