Conflict & Security
Strait of Hormuz ship hit by unknown projectile, UKMTO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source reported that a ship was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
UKMTO said the projectile caused a fire that was extinguished. It said the vessel and crew were safe, with no casualties and no reported environmental impact.
Update
The incident was in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman.
UKMTO said the projectile caused a fire that was extinguished.
UKMTO said the vessel and crew were safe.
UKMTO said there were no casualties and no reported environmental impact.
Source note: AFP news report published on 8 August 2026 at 13:27:25 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source of the projectile was not identified.
No further details were supplied about the vessel or the circumstances of the incident.
Source
AFP news report published on .