Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Fire After Mystery Strike Sparks Oil Route Fears

A commercial tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz late Tuesday when an unidentified projectile struck the vessel, sparking a fire that the crew later brought under control. The incident occurred at approximately 1730 UTC, roughly 11 nautical miles northwest of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, according to the Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO confirmed that all crew members remained unharmed and that no environmental damage resulted from the strike. The agency is currently investigating the source of the projectile, though no group has claimed responsibility. Security…

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