Muscat: An oil tanker was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Saturday that the incident occurred 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, UKMTO reported that the projectile strike resulted in damage to the tanker's engine room. However, there was no information provided regarding any injuries to the crew or the full extent of the damage to the vessel. The details of the projectile and the party responsible for the incident remain unclear.

The maritime incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping routes in the region. The UKMTO urged vessels in the area to exercise caution and remain vigilant. Further investigations are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.