World : Tanker Struck By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz, 2 Crew Members Injured
ISTANBUL, Sept 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile Monday, leaving two crew members with minor injuries, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Two crew members were injured when an unknown projectile struck their tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has sought to maintain control over the vital waterway in its ongoing conflict with the United States.
Washington has also maintained a counterblockade of Iranian ports. Military authorities informed UKMTO that the tanker, which was en route, was hit by an unknown projectile during its inbound transit. Despite the attack, the vessel is continuing its journey to its next port of call, with the crew sustaining only minor injuries. Earlier this month, Iran announced an expansion of its no-go area beyond the Strait of Hormuz, including parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, as part of a new prohibited zone.
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