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Oil Tanker Struck by Unidentified Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Fire
A British maritime trade body reported early Thursday that an oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire that was later brought under control.
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The UK-based Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) issued a report in the early hours of Thursday confirming that an oil tanker sustained a strike from an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The impact ignited a fire aboard the vessel, according to the MTO, which stated the blaze was subsequently contained and extinguished.
In a brief official statement posted on its X account, the MTO confirmed the safety of the entire crew and noted no environmental damage had been reported.
