Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz following US attacks

Two national tankers faced an attack by Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The assault resulted in the death of one Indian crew member and left eight others injured, four of them seriously, according to the UAE's Defense Ministry. Both tankers sustained damage, with fires breaking out onboard, though these were subsequently brought under control.

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The ministry said two tankers were damaged after fires broke out on board. The fires were brought under control on both ships, the ministry added.

The UAE's Defense Ministry strongly condemned the attack, labeling it a "serious breach of international law." The ministry asserted that the UAE reserves its full right to respond and implement all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and security, adding that the nation is on "high alert and fully prepared to deal with any threats."

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It also condemned the attack as a serious breach of international law and said the UAE retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security, adding that it is on "high alert and fully prepared to deal with any threats."

In a separate, concurrent incident, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) reported an event northeast of Qalhat, Oman. A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile," the UKMTO stated via X/Twitter. Fortunately, no crew members sustained injuries in this particular incident.

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A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile," according to UKMTO, which added that no crew members were injured in the incident.