British maritime agency reports vessel hit amid rising Gulf security concernsLast updated: August 27, 2026 | 05:211 MIN READUKMTOAn "unknown projectile" has struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that has since been put out, a British maritime agency said early on Thursday."Local authorities have reported a tanker has been hit by an unknown projectile causing fire to the vessel which has since been extinguished," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app — simply click here Also In This PackageGet Updates on Topics You Choose