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Tanker attacked again in the Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, struck by three projectiles, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
In the night from Monday to Tuesday, an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the tanker was hit by three unidentified projectiles during its exit from the strait.
The incident took place approximately 30 kilometers east of the Omani town of Khasab. Reports indicate that there were no injuries resulting from the attack.
The identity of the attackers remains unclear. No further details about the attack or the circumstances have been released in the reports.
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This incident is not the first of its kind in this strategically important waterway, which is critical for global oil transportation.
In the past, the British authority has repeatedly pointed out security-related incidents in the region, indicating rising tensions near the Persian Gulf. A detailed report on the attack has not yet been published.