UK Maritime Agency: Another Oil Tanker Struck by Unidentified Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Following reports of two oil tankers being attacked while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, another tanker has been targeted by an unidentified projectile, foreign media outlets including AFP reported on July 7.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on this day that a second incident involving an oil tanker strike had occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UKMTO stated, "We have received reports of an incident involving a tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz," adding, "The tanker is believed to have sustained structural damage after being struck by an unidentified projectile. No casualties or environmental pollution have been reported thus far."
It further added that the tanker was attacked by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Previously, the UKMTO had announced that two oil tankers were struck by suspected missiles overnight on July 6.
The Qatari government criticized the incident, claiming that one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers was attacked by Iran, and asserted that Iran must be held legally accountable.
Additionally, Reuters, citing maritime security sources, reported that the Saudi-flagged supertanker Wadyan was also damaged off the coast of Oman.
However, the Iranian side has yet to comment on these incidents.
Previously, the Iranian military warned on July 2 that all oil tankers and merchant vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use the routes designated by Iran, and that it would take strong action against any vessels that deviate from these designated paths.
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