Tanker disabled in Strait of Hormuz attack off Oman coast

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormus, leaving it incapacitated after an unknown projectile damaged its engine room. The crew is safe. The British maritime authority reported the incident nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah. The attacker's identity remains unclear, though Iran continues to threaten shipping in the strait. The strait is vital for oil, gas, and fertilizer exports, impacting the global economy. Tehran demands ships use its designated route, making the waterway a central point in the US-Iran war.