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WASHINGTON – A tanker was involved in an unspecified maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported late Tuesday, citing information from military authorities.
In an advisory posted on social media platform X, UKMTO said the condition of the vessel’s crew, the extent of possible damage and any environmental impact remained unknown.
The agency did not identify the tanker or provide details about the nature and timing of the incident.
Earlier Tuesday, UKMTO reported that another tanker had been struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman.
Authorities said the crew of that vessel was safe, with no environmental damage reported.
In a separate incident, ADNOC Logistics & Services confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage following an attack in the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday afternoon.
The reports raised concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route for global oil and gas shipments.
Authorities have yet to establish whether the reported incidents were connected.
