Projectile hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz, trackers report
By The BriefBrief
Maritime trackers received a report of an attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, after a projectile reportedly hit a vessel transiting the waterway. UKMTO said the extent of damage and crew status were unknown. The report follows Saudi Arabia’s temporary East-West pipeline closure after a drone attack.
WHO:UKMTO (UK Maritime Trade Operations) and maritime trackers
WHAT:A projectile reportedly hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; damage and crew status were unknown.
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 12:39 AM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:No specific cause or motive for the projectile hit was reported.
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