Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Off Oman Coast

An oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, according to the British maritime safety authority UKMTO. The vessel's engine room was damaged, leaving it incapacitated, though the crew is safe. The incident occurred nine nautical miles northeast of Asch Schischah, with no group claiming responsibility. The attack is part of ongoing Iranian disruptions in the waterway, which Tehran claims is only safe along its designated route near its own coast. The strait is a critical passage for oil, gas, and fertilizer exports from Persian Gulf states, impacting the global economy. It has become a central point of contention in the US-Iran conflict, having previously been open to shipping before the war.