Fire on tanker after being struck by unidentified projectile in Oman

A tanker has suffered a fire after being struck by an 'unidentified projectile' on Monday, according to reports from various agencies. The incident took place in the Red Sea, off the coast of the Saudi port of Yanbu, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO.

RTBF reports that a company reported the attack on the tanker, which caused significant damage to the vessel's engine room. However, it has been confirmed that the crew of the ship is safe after the incident.

El Mundo added that the unidentified projectile hit the vessel right in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic region for maritime transport. The attack has left the ship temporarily inoperable due to the damage incurred.

Infobae also highlighted that the attack occurred off the coast of Oman, suggesting that the area has witnessed increasing tension. Despite the severity of the incident, no injuries among the crew have been reported.

The situation has raised concerns among maritime operators in the region, who are continuously monitoring the maritime security environment. No further details have been disclosed regarding the origin of the projectile or potential perpetrators of the attack.

This incident marks a significant event in a context of rising instability in the Middle East, although details regarding the nature of the attack and the reactions from the involved governments are still to be clarified.