Oil tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman's coast early Tuesday, causing damage but no casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident occurred in a critical shipping lane for global oil supplies. No group has claimed responsibility, and the cause of the projectile attack remains under investigation. The strike follows heightened regional tensions involving Iran, including recent diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and new US sanctions against Tehran.