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2026-09-21 18:00:12
[Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Members Minorly Injured] ⑴ The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office received a report involving a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz. ⑵ Military authorities informed the agency that an inbound oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile. ⑶ Two crew members sustained minor injuries, and the vessel reportedly continued under its own power to the next port of call. ⑷ There are currently no reports of environmental impact, and relevant authorities are investigating. ⑸ The agency advises vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. ⑹ This incident comes against the backdrop of a disruption to Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline and already strained supply chains, once again raising concerns about the safety risks of navigation through the Strait.
