Unidentified projectile strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, damaging engine room

UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room.

• UKMTO reported the tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room.
• UKMTO said the strike hit the tanker's port side about four nautical miles east of Oman.
• UKMTO said all crew members are safe and no environmental damage has been reported.
• UKMTO warned ships in the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.