Tanker hit by three projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
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- A tanker was hit by three unidentified projectiles about 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, while departing the Strait of Hormuz.
- No casualties or environmental damage were reported, and authorities are investigating the incident.
- UKMTO advised vessels in the area to proceed cautiously and report suspicious activity.
A tanker came under fire from three unidentified projectiles while completing its outbound passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
The incident occurred about 17 nautical miles east of Khasab on Oman’s coast, according to a UKMTO advisory issued at 2000 UTC on August 31. The advisory did not identify the vessel or say who may have carried out the attack.
No casualties or environmental impact were reported. Authorities are investigating, while UKMTO urged ships operating near the waterway to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the maritime security agency.
The incident adds to security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, a major international shipping route.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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