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UKMTO reports attack on tanker near Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center warned mariners after receiving a report of an attack on a commercial tanker 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. The vessel sustained minor structural damage on its port side from an unknown projectile.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center issued a warning after receiving a report of an attack on a commercial tanker approximately 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. The report stated that the vessel was struck on its port side by an unknown projectile, resulting in minor structural damage. The vessel's direction of travel was not disclosed.
The incident occurred in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route for commercial shipping. The port side damage would face Iran if the vessel was outbound through the strait. No further details on the vessel's identity, cargo, or crew status were provided in the initial report.
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