The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker was hit east of Limah in Oman. A tanker travelling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.No casualties were reported. (Representational Photo/REUTERS)The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker was hit east of Limah in Oman.It added that the projectile hit the port side of the vessel while trying to travel south out of the strait toward the Gulf of Oman.No casualties or environmental damaged was reported.UKMTO further said that authorities are investigating the incident and advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.Although no country has claimed responsibility for the attack, the United States has blamed Iran. Citing two US officials, Axios reported that Tehran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. Cargo vessel attackedAccording to the maritime agency, an attack on a cargo vessel was reported southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen on July 5.The vessel triggered a distress alert stating that they are under attack by unknown armed assailants.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.