Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The vessel sustained structural damage but reported no casualties or environmental impact. The agency issued the notice shortly after the incident occurred on Monday night.

Ministry spokesperson condemned the attack in a statement posted on X. The spokesperson described the incident as an aggression against international navigation and global energy supplies. The statement held Iran fully responsible and called for an immediate end to actions that threaten maritime security.

Israeli forces arrested seven fishermen off the coast of central Gaza near az-Zawayda town, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa. The fishermen were taken to an unknown location. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned recent Israeli attacks that killed four people in Nabatieh and urged greater international pressure on Israel to respect the ceasefire.