Conflict & Security
UK maritime agency reports tanker hit by projectile off Oman
A tanker was reported hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said. The agency said it had received multiple reports that a tanker had been struck. It said the incident happened eight nautical miles, or about 15 kilometres, northeast of Limah, Oman. The report came as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The brief report did not give further details about the tanker, the extent of any damage or whether anyone was injured.
Update
The tanker was reported struck by an unknown projectile.
The incident was reported in the Strait of Hormuz.
The agency said the incident occurred eight nautical miles, or 15 kilometres, northeast of Limah, Oman.
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 20 July 2026 at 23:24:48 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source did not identify the tanker.
The source did not report the cause of the strike beyond saying the projectile was unknown.
The source did not report whether there was damage or whether anyone was injured.
Source
AFP news report published on .