Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker M/T Kiku Struck by Iranian One-Way Attack Drone
The M/T Kiku, a Panama-flagged tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz with over two million barrels of crude oil, was hit by an Iranian one-way attack drone at approximately 4:30 a.m. ET on June 27, 2026. While the vessel's bridge sustained significant damage, CENTCOM reported no crew injuries or environmental leaks. The incident is the second maritime strike in 48 hours, following an attack on the M/V Ever Lovely, and has caused global oil prices to surge.