Unknown projectile strikes tanker in Hormuz
2026-10-02T16:51:35+00:00
Shafaq News- London
An unidentified projectile hit a tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
The agency said the strike caused a fire on board, which was later extinguished, and the vessel resumed its journey.
No injuries or environmental damage were reported.
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UKMTO reported yesterday a similar incident involving another tanker struck by an unidentified projectile while passing through the strait, causing a fire on board.
