Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Says

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A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, causing a fire that was extinguished, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The agency, citing local authorities, reported the attack on the vessel. The fire has been brought under control, and no further details on the ship's condition or crew were immediately released. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil shipping route, and recent months have seen multiple similar incidents involving projectiles near Oman and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.


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