Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Near Oman

An oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by an unknown projectile, according to British maritime authorities, leaving the vessel disabled off the coast of Oman. The crew is safe, but responsibility for the attack remains unclear. The UKMTO reported the ship was hit near Oman, damaging its engine room and rendering it unable to maneuver. The incident follows ongoing Iranian threats and attacks that have largely blocked traffic through the strategic waterway. The strait is vital for global oil, gas, and fertilizer exports. Iran demands ships use a route along its coast, claiming only that path is safe, amid a broader US-Iran conflict over control of the passage.