Strait of Fire: Iranian Attack Highlights Fading Rules of Engagement in the Gulf The latest incident in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia has claimed two Filipino lives and highlighted a disturbing trend in the region.
An alleged attack on a Saudi owned tanker, Sidr, in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited fears of a wider conflagration that could imperil global energy supplies and upend the fragile balance of power in the Middle East.
The incident is shrouded in uncertainty, with Iran denying any involvement and both sides trading accusations. However, one thing is clear: the rules of engagement are rapidly disintegrating.