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Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, rendered inoperable

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A tanker sustained damage to its engine room from an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, rendering it inoperable.
  • The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, with the crew reported to be safe.
  • The attack follows a pattern of targeting vessels in the region since a recent Israeli-American offensive against Iran.

A tanker suffered significant damage and became inoperable after being struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. The incident occurred 9 nautical miles northeast of the Omani city of Ash Shishah, within the Strait of Hormuz.

The vessel's engine room sustained damage, leaving it unable to move. Fortunately, the crew was reported to be safe. The nationality and direction of travel of the tanker were not immediately specified.

The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile which damaged the engine room and rendered the vessel inoperable.

— UKMTOReporting the damage to the tanker.

This attack is the latest in a series of incidents targeting ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have become more frequent since February 28, following an Israeli-American offensive against Iran. The Islamic Republic, which claims control over this strategic waterway, faces ongoing economic pressure, with the U.S. Treasury Secretary recently announcing new sanctions against the country and its trade partners.

The crew is safe.

— UKMTOReporting the status of the tanker's crew.
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