Fire on an oil tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck on its port side by an unidentified projectile, causing a fire on board. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the crew is safe and secure. While the extent of environmental impact remains unclear, this incident occurs amid renewed tensions and attacks on commercial vessels in this vital maritime trade route, which has become a focal point of the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.