Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' off Oman: UKMTO
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, damaging its engine room, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency says
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An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman on Saturday, a British maritime agency said, as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
What happened to the tanker off the coast of Oman?
The vessel reported it was struck by an unknown projectile that caused damage to its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said.
The incident occurred 12.5 miles off the coast of Lima, Oman, and no injuries were reported.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz seeing rising tensions?
Iran has effectively maintained control over navigation through Hormuz since the war began on February 28, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees to use the waterway. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have attacked and stopped a number of vessels attempting to transit Hormuz, insisting in recent days that Iran has "full control" of the waterway.
Maritime trade tracking firm Kpler said Friday that traffic through Hormuz has dropped sharply amid the standoff. The firm said on X that operators are closely monitoring traffic volumes, routing behavior and diplomatic developments that could reshape risk across regional shipping lanes in the days ahead, with US and Iranian public positions still at odds.
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