Conflict & Security
UK agency says tanker hit off Oman, crew safe
A tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Friday. The agency said the strike caused minor structural damage to the vessel's port side. It said the incident took place overnight and that all crew were safe and accounted for. The source did not name the tanker, identify who fired the projectile, or give an exact location. The report came as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Update
The tanker reported minor structural damage to its port side.
The incident was reported as taking place overnight.
All crew were reported safe and accounted for.
The report came as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 06:58:52 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source did not identify the tanker.
The exact location was not provided.
The source did not identify who fired the projectile.
No causal link was stated between the tanker incident and the Iran-United States exchange of fire.
Source
AFP news report published on .