Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately seven nautical miles off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred while the vessel was transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite sustaining a hit from the unidentified projectile, the tanker was not critically disabled and was able to continue its journey toward its next scheduled port of call. Authorities have not yet identified the origin of the projectile or the responsible party.