Tanker struck by projectiles near Strait of Hormuz

Key facts

• A tanker was struck by three projectiles.
• The incident occurred while the vessel was sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz.
• The location was 17 nautical miles east of Oman's Khasab.
• The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) reported the incident.
• No casualties or environmental impact have been reported.

A tanker has been struck by three projectiles while navigating out of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO).

The incident took place approximately 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. The UKMTO confirmed that there were no reported casualties or environmental damage resulting from the attack.

Further details regarding the nature of the projectiles or responsibility for the strike were not immediately available.