One More Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

02/10/2026

One More Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

London, Oct 2: A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a small fire and a temporary blackout onboard, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Friday.

According to UKMTO warning 148-26, the vessel was conducting an outbound transit when it was hit. The fire was extinguished and the tanker remained underway. No casualties or environmental impact were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, while vessels operating through the Strait of Hormuz have been advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.