LONDON: An “unknown projectile” struck and caused a fire on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. The incident occurred near one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident took place eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman.

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz has caught on fire after being struck by a projectile.

A tanker caught fire after a projectile strike near the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Iran successfully targets shipping on July 7 at 55% YES.

Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile near Hormuz Strait: agency