Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman's coast

An unknown projectile struck an oil tanker off Oman's coast, damaging its engine room and immobilizing the vessel. The crew is safe, according to the UKMTO. The attack occurred 9 nautical miles northeast of As Sisha, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker's flag, ownership, and direction remain unknown. Ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz have frequently been targeted since the Middle East war began, following the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.