Conflict & Security
UK agency says vessel hit by unknown projectile off UAE coast
A British maritime agency said a vessel was struck off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after reporting that it had been hit by an unknown projectile.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said the impact damaged the vessel's steering gear. It said all crew were reported safe and that there was no environmental impact.
The agency said the incident happened 17 nautical miles east of Dibba, near Hormuz. The report came as Iran and the United States traded strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The source did not identify the vessel, say who was responsible, or give further details on the extent of the damage.
Update
The vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile.
The reported strike damaged the vessel's steering gear.
All crew were reported safe.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said there was no environmental impact.
The incident occurred 17 nautical miles east of Dibba, near Hormuz.
The report placed the incident as Iran and the United States traded strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source note: AFP news report published on 20 July 2026 at 17:28:10 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source did not identify the vessel.
The projectile was described as unknown.
The source did not say who was responsible.
The source did not give further details about the damage beyond the steering gear.
Source
AFP news report published on .