Projectile strikes tanker west of Oman's Bukha, UKMTO says

An unknown projectile struck a tanker 11 nautical miles west of Bukha in Oman, an area that overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The agency reported the incident without identifying the vessel or the origin of the projectile.

UKMTO said a fire broke out on the tanker after the strike and was subsequently extinguished. The vessel was reported to be at anchor at the time of the report. The agency added that all crew members were reported safe.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway through which a large share of global seaborne oil trade passes, and shipping in the region has been subject to heightened security warnings in recent periods. Bukha is located on Oman's Musandam Peninsula, which commands the approach to the strait.

No group or state immediately claimed responsibility for the strike, and UKMTO did not attribute the projectile to any party. Further details on the extent of damage to the tanker were not provided in the initial report.

According to Mehr News, citing UKMTO, the fire was extinguished and the tanker remained at anchor with all crew reported safe.