LONDON: An “unknown projectile” struck and brought on a hearth on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman close to the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (Jul 6), British maritime safety company UKMTO mentioned.
The incident occurred close to one of many world’s most vital vitality delivery routes, regardless of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to safe an enduring peace settlement.
The UK Maritime Commerce Operations (UKMTO) mentioned the incident passed off eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman.
“A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile on the port aspect inflicting a hearth, while travelling southbound,” UKMTO mentioned in a submit on X.
The company mentioned there have been no reviews of casualties or environmental harm.
“Vessels are suggested to transit with warning and report any suspicious exercise to UKMTO,” the company added, saying authorities had been investigating.
US information outlet Axios reported late Monday that Iran had “fired no less than two missiles at business ships”, citing two unnamed US officers. One of many officers informed the outlet {that a} second ship was additionally struck, and had been broken considerably.
AFP has not been capable of independently verify the Axios report. The Pentagon didn’t instantly reply to an AFP request for remark.
The Strait of Hormuz was on the centre of tensions in the course of the Center East warfare, when Iran blockaded the waterway and numerous business vessels got here below assault, sending world vitality costs sharply greater.
