Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, catches fire
Britain's UKMTO reports that an unknown projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it on fire. The crew is safe and no responsible party has been identified.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) has reported an incident in the Strait of Hormuz in which a tanker came under attack.
What happened
According to UKMTO, the vessel was struck by a projectile of unknown origin, which caused a fire to break out aboard the tanker. The agency stated that the crew was unharmed and remains safe.
Unclear responsibility
No information is currently available about who is responsible for the attack. UKMTO has not released further details about the nature or origin of the projectile, nor about the tanker's current condition following the fire.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which a large share of the world's oil cargo passes. The region has repeatedly seen incidents involving cargo and tanker vessels in recent years amid ongoing regional tensions.
