UK Maritime Trade Operations said on the 8th a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile on the 7th at 20:20 local time (Beijing 04:20 on the 8th) while departing the Strait of Hormuz. The shipowner's security officer filed the report; all crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO urged transiting vessels to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.

2026-11-08

UK Maritime Trade Operations said on the 8th a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile on the 7th at 20:20 local time (Beijing 04:20 on the 8th) while departing the Strait of Hormuz. The shipowner's security officer filed the report; all crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO urged transiting vessels to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.