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Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
27 Jun
Summary
- An unidentified projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The tanker's bridge sustained damage, but no injuries were reported.
- Shipping traffic remains limited after recent US-Iran hostilities.
A tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile, according to the UK Maritime Safety and Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre. The incident, reported on Saturday, resulted in damage to the tanker's bridge. Fortunately, the vessel's captain confirmed that no injuries were sustained by the crew.
The attack follows a period of heightened tensions and actions impacting shipping in the vital transport corridor. Following US-Israeli attacks that began on February 28, Iran reportedly blocked the strait. The US responded with its own naval blockade of ships. A temporary end to hostilities and lifting of blockades was agreed upon last week, but maritime traffic remains curtailed.
