The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of the sources said. Another source briefed on the matter said the vessel was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room. The crew were safe and were being evacuated.

The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman. A projectile struck a tanker and caused a fire while it was traveling southbound, with no casualties reported.

A tanker was set ablaze after a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, prompting an investigation.

An attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the vital waterway. Energy markets…