A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Incident Details
The vessel was eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman, when it was reportedly struck on its port side, igniting a fire. The UKMTO said no casualties or environmental impact have been reported.
Citing an unnamed US official, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had fired at two commercial ships near the Strait. Axios, citing unnamed US officials, reported Iran had fired missiles at commercial ships transiting through the strait.
The reported attack occurred hours before US President Donald Trump departed for a high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where leaders are expected to discuss security in the Strait.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
