Ankara:Strait of Hormuz A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, reported the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

According to Anadolu Agency, the incident occurred during an outbound transit at 1122GMT on Friday. The ship's master reported the strike, which resulted in a small fire and a blackout on board.

The fire was successfully extinguished, and the vessel is now underway. There were no casualties or environmental impact reported from the incident.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident. The UKMTO has advised vessels in the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.