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Projectile strikes vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

The incident left at least one crew member injured, who is receiving medical attention from the Oman Coast Guard.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Projectile strikes vessel in the Strait of Hormuz — Archive photoPhoto: Juan Emilio Prades Bel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

A projectile struck a vessel of unknown flag in the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the incident resulted in at least one injury among the crew.

The Oman Coast Guard is providing assistance to those affected by the attack. Investigations are underway regarding the circumstances of the incident.

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