World Alert: Two missiles struck an Iranian-owned oil tanker off Saudi Arabia, causing an explosion, Iran's state media said.

The vessel was damaged and was leaking crude oil off the port of Jeddah, Iranian media reported. The U.S. 5th Fleet said it was aware of the reports but had no immediate comment.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Oct 11, 3:37 AM     Two missiles struck an Iranian-owned oil tanker off Saudi Arabia, causing an explosion, Iran's state media said. The vessel was damaged and was leaking crude oil off the port of Jeddah, Iranian media reported. The U.S. 5th Fleet said it was aware of the reports but had no immediate comment. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071