Event Brief
Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
By The BriefBrief · Sources (21)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the UK’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. The incident occurred in the shipping route near Oman.
WHO: UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
WHAT: UKMTO said an oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, causing damage with no casualties reported.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
WHY: No specific cause or motive was reported.
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