Ship struck by unknown projectile off Oman near Strait of Hormuz

A ship sailing off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz was hit Wednesday by an unknown projectile, igniting a fire that the crew extinguished.

• The vessel, struck 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, remained anchored with all crew safe and no environmental damage reported.
• UKMTO separately reported a tugboat hit by two projectiles on October 18 off Khor Fakkan, UAE, leaving one crew member slightly injured.
• Iran said Tuesday it would launch retaliatory attacks on oil companies if Washington continues its provocations in the strait.