Two wounded as ‘projectile’ hits tanker in Hormuz, says maritime agency
Military authorities told UK Maritime Trade Operations that a tanker conducting an inbound transit was struck by an 'unknown projectile'.
Two crew members were injured when an unidentified projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred during ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East. The UKMTO reported that the vessel, which was inbound, sustained minor injuries and continued its journey to the next port under its own power.
British security firm Vanguard Tech confirmed that the UK-flagged tanker "La Stephanie" was hit by a drone while sailing towards the Gulf, also noting that the injuries were minor. Iran has been attempting to control the strategic Strait of Hormuz as part of its ongoing conflict with the United States, while the US has maintained a counterblockade on Iranian ports.
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