Conflict & Security
Tanker hit by unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz
October 2, 2026 at 05:29 PM
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, starting a small fire later extinguished, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said.
- The UKMTO said a projectile struck the tanker as it exited the strait, causing a small fire and power outage before it resumed course.
- The UKMTO reported no casualties or environmental damage and said the crew was unharmed, with investigations into the attack underway.
- Iranian committee spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said the new parliamentary bill would require ships of non-hostile states to obtain permits from the armed forces' General Staff.
- Qashqavi said the bill bans strait transit by Israeli or enemy-state vessels and ships carrying military cargo or participating in operations against Iran.