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A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred near one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, and no casualties or environmental damage were reported.
Coverage Comparison
The UKMTO reported the attack, stating that the tanker was hit on its port side while travelling southbound about eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman. This account was consistent across multiple outlets, including Dawn, France 24, and South China Morning Post. The agency advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Initial reports from Africa News and Al Jazeera described the incident as occurring on Monday night, while some other sources such as The Hindu noted the tanker caught fire early Tuesday. The discrepancy appears to reflect time zone differences or the timing of the official report.
The exact nature of the projectile remains unknown. The UKMTO initially described it as an "unknown projectile," and no group immediately claimed responsibility. Iranian state television reported that the tanker had ignored warnings, but Tehran did not formally claim the assault.
In a separate development, US news outlet Axios, citing two unnamed US officials, reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in the strait on Monday night. According to the report, two ships suffered significant damage but no casualties were reported. Axios is not among the outlets whose coverage was provided for this article.
Additional reports indicate that three tankers were struck by projectiles on Tuesday, with two others hit, including one by a drone. These claims were made by The Hindu, citing the British military. The UKMTO noted that in one incident a tanker was hit about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima, causing damage to the engine room and leaving the vessel not under command. A second incident involved a tanker seeing a large splash and explosion about 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, though no damage was reported.
There were also reports of a tanker being attacked by an unidentified projectile 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq in Saudi Arabia, according to TASS, citing a UKMTO report. The master reported a fire onboard that the crew was fighting.
Key Claims
- An unknown projectile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. (UKMTO via multiple outlets)
- The incident occurred near one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. (Multiple outlets)
- A ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement are in place. (Dawn, France 24, South China Morning Post)
- The maritime agency UKMTO said the incident took place eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman. (UKMTO via Dawn, France 24, South China Morning Post)
- There were no reports of casualties or environmental damage. (UKMTO via Dawn, France 24, South China Morning Post)
- Three tankers were struck by projectiles on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz. (The Hindu, citing the British military)
- Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings. (Africa News, The Hindu, Al Jazeera)
- Two other tankers were also hit, including one that was struck by a drone. (The Hindu, citing the British military)
- A tanker has been attacked by an unidentified projectile 70 nautical miles southwest of the city of Al Shuqaiq in Saudi Arabia. (TASS, citing UKMTO)
- The master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile which has caused a fire onboard. (TASS, citing UKMTO)
- A tanker travelling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile. (The Hindu, citing the British military)
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait. (The Hindu)
- No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though Iran is suspected of attacking at least two other vessels in the strait travelling on a route near Oman in recent days. (The Hindu)
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a new incident involving a tanker hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman. (TASS)
- UKMTO has received multiple reports that a tanker is reporting over VHF Channel 16 that it has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. (TASS)
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday it had received reports of two maritime incidents off Oman. (Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post)
- In the first incident, a tanker was hit about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman’s Lima. (Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post)
- The vessel reported it was “struck by an unknown projectile which has caused damage to the engine room” and leaving it not under command. (Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post)
- Two tankers were attacked off the coast of Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. (Jerusalem Post)
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) announced the attacks following earlier reports of an Iranian missile attack on a Qatari vessel in the region. (Jerusalem Post)
- Both ships sustained structural damage, according to UKMTO, though no casualties or environmental impact were reported in either case. (Jerusalem Post)
- A source with knowledge of the attacks told The Jerusalem Post that Iran was responsible for launching at least five drones and missiles at three ships in the strait over the past day. (Jerusalem Post)
- The United States revoked on Tuesday a general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil. (Jerusalem Post)
- A US official warned that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz were “wholly unacceptable” and would be met with consequences after attacks on tankers in the strategic waterway. (Jerusalem Post)
- A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. (Africa News, Al Jazeera)
- The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled. (Africa News, Al Jazeera)