Projectile hits tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz
At least two people were injured when an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said Monday. The vessel will reportedly continue to its next port of call, and there are no indications of any environmental impact at this time.
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile as it entered the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel was conducting an inbound transit when it was struck, but it will continue to its next port of call under its own power. The two crew members sustained minor injuries.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran seeking to maintain control of the vital waterway in its conflict with the US. Washington has responded with a counterblockade of Iranian ports.
There are currently no indications of any environmental impact from the incident, although the region has seen a number of oil spills and environmental concerns in the past, according to Free Malaysia Today and UKMTO reports.
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