[Two Oil Tankers Attacked in the Gulf Region, Driving a Sharp Rise in Oil Prices at Market Open] Odaily Planet Daily News – According to foreign media reports, two oil tankers were attacked in the northern Gulf near Iraq and Kuwait, once again raising concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region. International oil prices surged sharply at the start of trading on Thursday following the news. Preliminary reports indicate that the vessels may have been hit by Iranian unmanned explosive boats or similar devices, a method increasingly used in maritime attacks in the region. Analysts note that the northern Gulf, particularly the waters near Iraq and Kuwait, is a critical hub for global oil exports. Any instability in these waters could impact the global energy market. Even localized attacks can increase shipping insurance costs, force vessels to reroute, and heighten concerns about supply disruptions, especially as the crude oil market is already under pressure from geopolitical risks. Although the specific details of the attacks are still under investigation, these incidents highlight the growing vulnerability of the global energy supply chain in this region.