Limah:A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while navigating outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) in a warning issued on Friday.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the incident took place at 1715 GMT on Thursday, October 22, approximately 7 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman. The UKMTO received a delayed notification of the incident from a company security officer.

The tanker managed to proceed to its next destination without further hindrance. However, the notice did not disclose the vessel's identity or provide details regarding potential casualties or the extent of any damage caused by the incident.

UKMTO has indicated that authorities are currently investigating the situation and has advised other vessels to navigate with caution and report any suspicious activities. This event occurs amidst rising maritime tensions in the region, following the US-Iran military confrontation and ongoing security concerns impacting shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz.