UKMTO reports tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz area, according to Mehr News. The agency said the incident occurred 7 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman.

UKMTO stated that it received a delayed report of the incident from a company security officer. The incident took place at 17:15 UTC on October 22, 2026, the organization said. No further details on the vessel, its cargo, or casualties were provided in the report.

In the same period, oil prices surpassed $116 per barrel, the report noted. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments, and incidents in the area are closely watched by energy markets.

The UKMTO advisory did not attribute responsibility for the projectile, and no group or state has been identified in the report as being involved. The agency's account was based on information relayed by a company security officer and described as delayed.

According to Mehr News, the report of the projectile strike near Lima, Oman, coincided with the rise in crude prices above $116 per barrel.