A tanker operating near the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by an “unknown projectile”, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a maritime security body linked to the British Ministry of Defence.
Crew reported safe
UKMTO said all crew members on board were safe following the incident.
The extent of the damage to the vessel has not yet been clarified, and there has been no information on any potential environmental impact.
Incident under monitoring
British maritime authorities said they were monitoring the situation.
No information has been released regarding who may have been responsible for the attack or the circumstances surrounding the strike.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil exports.
Source: ANA-MPA
