Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz Disables Ship Off Oman Coast

An oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, struck by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast, damaging its engine room and leaving it disabled, though the crew is safe and no group has claimed responsibility. The UKMTO reported the attack, which occurred amid ongoing Iranian threats and actions that have largely blocked traffic through the strait, a vital route for oil, gas, and fertilizer exports from Persian Gulf states, impacting the global economy. Tehran demands ships use only an Iran-designated route along its coast, claiming it is the sole safe passage. The strait has become a central point of contention in the US-Iran war, as it was open to shipping before the conflict.