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 incident occurred nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah in Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The tanker suffered damage to its engine room and was disabled, but the crew was reported safe.

The Strait of Hormuz has seen a significant decrease in commodity vessel transits, with only one vessel reportedly passing through on Monday, according to preliminary Kpler shipping data. This is the lowest number of vessels to pass through the strait since May 7.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the US imposing economic sanctions on Iran and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran. UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for restoring full navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz and urged action to protect global shipping.

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