Tanker hit by three projectiles near Strait of Hormuz: UK agency

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said early Tuesday that a merchant tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles while exiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, triggering an immediate security alert for commercial traffic in the strategic waterway.

Attack details

The incident occurred 17 nautical miles east of Khasab as the vessel completed its outbound transit, according to the UKMTO. No casualties or environmental damage were reported in the immediate aftermath of the strike.

Investigation underway

Authorities have opened a formal investigation to determine the origin of the projectiles, while the maritime agency advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. Security forces have not identified the assailants responsible for the attack.

Regional tensions

The incident follows US military strikes on Iran’s Larak Island near the strait over the weekend and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks on American facilities in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The exchanges have sharply raised tensions across the Gulf region.