Tanker struck by unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, crew unharmed

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, resulting in a fire aboard the ship. Despite the blaze, the crew emerged unharmed, according to the agency. No details were provided about the vessel's nationality, whether it was a crude oil carrier or a liquefied natural gas ship, or its intended ports.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, has seen increased maritime threats since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran claims control over the waterway, while the United States has responded with a blockade of Iranian ports. Although the region has seen a recent lull in direct U.S. attacks on Iran, vessels continue to face targeting in the strait.