Middle east live: Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' off Oman, British maritime agency says
Summary
A tanker near Oman was hit by an unknown object, damaging its engine but causing no injuries, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident happened near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States.Key Facts
- The tanker was struck about 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman.
- The damage left the tanker unable to control itself but no people were hurt.
- A second incident nearby involved an explosion seen close to another tanker with no damage reported.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route used for about 20% of the world’s oil.
- Kuwait reported destroying hostile drones believed to be part of an Iranian attack on vital facilities.
- Iran’s military blamed the United States for increasing tensions in the Middle East.
- The European Union said an Italian military ship safely escorted a merchant vessel through the Red Sea.
- Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis denied reports they planned to charge fees to ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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