Two tankers hit by projectiles, debris in Strait of Hormuz, maritime agency says
UKMTO said one tanker was struck by an unknown projectile and another by debris, leaving two crew members with minor injuries.
- On Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, injuring two crew members. The vessel continued toward its next port of call under its own power.
- U.S. Central Command has redirected 110 commercial vessels to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to maintain oil flow while preventing Iranian interference in the strategic waterway.
- Separately, an LPG tanker transiting outbound through the Strait was hit by debris from unknown projectiles on Monday. Maritime authorities are monitoring 145 Indian seafarers aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf amid these incidents.
- Both affected vessels continued to their next ports of call under their own power with no environmental impact reported. UKMTO advised all commercial ships transiting the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.
- President Donald Trump recently indicated he is weighing options for the Iran conflict, warning "very big things" may happen soon. Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps officials have warned of a "prolonged war" with the United States and its allies.
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