Oil tanker attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman, according to an announcement made on Saturday by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The ship's engine room sustained damage, but no casualties or environmental damage have been reported. The incident occurred about 20 kilometers northeast of the Omani city of Lima. Iran has requested that vessels follow a specific route along its coast, claiming that only this route is safe.

The dispute over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas transport, has heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, becoming a focal point in the conflict between the two nations.