Oil Tanker Targeted in Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that an unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker while transiting and exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The British Maritime Trade Organization reported that an unknown projectile hit an oil tanker while passing through and on its way out of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Ambassador Arjan, quoted by Reuters, the UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) announced on Monday that an oil tanker was damaged by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

This British organization announced that it received a delayed report about an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.

The British Maritime Trade Organization announced: an oil tanker leaving the area was hit by an unknown projectile. The health of the crew has been confirmed and the environmental impact of the incident is currently unknown. Authorities are investigating the matter.

Vessels are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO, the statement added.