UKMTO reports tanker struck by unknown projectile off Iraq's Al-Faw

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on its website that it had received information about a maritime incident occurring 28 nautical miles southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq. According to the report, the master of a tanker stated that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile.

The UKMTO added that there were no immediate reports of environmental damage or casualties among the crew. The agency did not provide further details about the nature of the projectile or the extent of any damage to the tanker.

The incident took place in the northern Persian Gulf, a key waterway for global oil shipments. The UKMTO routinely issues advisories about maritime security incidents in the region and advises vessels to exercise caution.

No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, and authorities have not released additional information. The report by Mehr News indicated that the UKMTO published the notice on its website, citing the tanker master's account.