Jakarta:Strait of Hormuz An oil tanker was damaged and caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the UK Maritime Operations Authority (UKMIA) early Sunday morning.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report about the incident in the strait. The captain of the tanker, which was departing, reported the vessel was struck on its port side, leading to a fire on board. All crew members are reported to be safe.
The UKMIA statement noted that the extent of the damage and any potential environmental impact from the attack remain unclear at this time.