A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled.
A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire early Tuesday after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The vessel was reportedly hit on its port side near Limah as it headed south toward the Gulf of Oman. Authorities said there was no environmental damage from the incident, while investigations into the attack are ongoing.
Iranian state television reported that the tanker had ignored official navigation warnings but stopped short of formally claiming responsibility for the strike.
Shipping route remains under pressure
