Projectile strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-27T05:50:26+00:00
Shafaq News- Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire that was later brought under control, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Thursday.
All crew members were safe, and no environmental damage had been recorded.
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No party had immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
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