Tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers says satellite imagery shows Iran National Tanker Co (NITC) VLCC DOWNY was attacked today. The vessel was in ballast and not carrying oil. Imagery and AIS show multiple tugs active around the ship, concentrated on the aft port side, with activity beginning at about 12:45 Beijing time. The damage appears to be to the port-quarter engine room. Thermal imagery shows no visible fire or smoke. TankerTrackers notes this vessel type matches targets CENTCOM has used i

Tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers says satellite imagery shows Iran National Tanker Co (NITC) VLCC DOWNY was attacked today. The vessel was in ballast and not carrying oil. Imagery and AIS show multiple tugs active around the ship, concentrated on the aft port side, with activity beginning at about 12:45 Beijing time. The damage appears to be to the port-quarter engine room. Thermal imagery shows no visible fire or smoke. TankerTrackers notes this vessel type matches targets CENTCOM has used in past retaliatory strikes; the strike was likely caused by a US Hellfire missile.