Fire on tanker following a strike (file image)
Two projectiles strike tanker off Saudi Arabia's coast, UKMTO says
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- A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Arabian Gulf.
- The incident occurred 72 nautical miles east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia.
- The vessel was travelling southeast when it was hit on its port side.
A tanker sailing southeast through the Arabian Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles approximately 72 nautical miles east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.
The projectiles struck the vessel on its port side, according to the UKMTO, which said all crew members were accounted for following the incident.
No environmental impact has been reported so far.
The UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity, as authorities investigate the incident.
The incident comes amid escalating maritime security concerns across the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, where commercial vessels have faced repeated attacks since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. The UKMTO has reported multiple incidents involving tankers and cargo ships in the region in recent weeks, while Iran has tightened restrictions on maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
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