An oil tanker caught fire near Oman after being struck by an unknown projectile, as the US accuses Iran of targeting two commercial vessels and considers a counter strike.
No casualties or environmental damage have been reported
Jul 07, 2026
08:12 am
What's the storyAn oil tanker was set ablaze after being struck by an "unknown projectile" while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the incident occurred eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman.
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An oil tanker off the coast of Oman was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile, raising concerns over maritime safety in the…
The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman. A projectile struck a tanker and caused a fire while it was traveling southbound, with…
UKMTO reports no casualties or spill after vessel is struck off Oman’s coast.
