The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated on Wednesday that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea-news.az citing foreign media, reports that the UKMTO received a delayed report regarding the incident that took place on Tuesday in the strategic waterway.
“A confirmed source reported that a crude oil tanker was struck on the port side by an unknown projectile,” the organization said in a statement.
UKMTO did not disclose the vessel’s flag state. Furthermore, no detailed information was provided regarding potential casualties, the extent of damage to the ship, or the origin of the projectile.
According to the organization, relevant authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident comes at a time of rising tensions between Iran and the United States, alongside ongoing security concerns regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy and commodity supplies.
