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The tanker burned after a reported projectile strike, and UK maritime officials said all crew were safe with no environmental impact reported.
- On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an oil tanker was struck and disabled by an unknown projectile nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, with the crew reported safe.
- The Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the six-month war between Iran and the United States and Israel, with many commercial vessels targeted in this vital conduit for oil and gas shipments.
- Data from the International Maritime Organisation shows 68 confirmed incidents in the Gulf and neighbouring waters, with the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations classifying 47 as attacks, averaging one every 2.6 days.
- Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday to discuss measures preventing further conflict escalation and reopening the vital strait.
- Oil prices steadied Tuesday after falling more than 2% as investors assessed new sanctions; Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh predicted "another defeat" for the United States, citing a "two-year plan" to counter Washington.
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The incident occurred 9 nautical miles (16.7 km) north-east of the Omani city of Ash Shishah, in the Strait of Ormuz. The nationality and direction of traffic of this tanker were not specified.
A tanker off the coast of Oman was hit by an unknown projectiveA tanker off the coast of Oman was hit by an unknown shell, damaging the engine compartment. The crew was not injured, the authorities are investigating incident.
Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The flag of the ship that was impounded was not specified by UKMTO
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