Two crew injured in projectile attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Monday that an oil tanker came under fire from an unidentified projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz en route to the Gulf, resulting in injuries to two crew members.

Operational status and environmental impact

According to UKMTO, the vessel retained full navigational capability and continued its voyage under its own power toward its next port of call. No environmental damage or oil leaks have been detected as a result of the incident, the agency stated.

The UKMTO warning issued under reference number 140-26 did not attribute responsibility for the attack, and no group or state has been identified as the source of the projectile.

Iranian media narrative

Iranian state-affiliated media outlets carried the report, describing the tanker as “violating” maritime norms and claiming it attempted to transit the strait via what they referred to as the “Omani lane,” under the mistaken belief it would be safe from targeting. These reports asserted that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missiles struck the vessel.

Broader maritime context

The incident occurred amid a documented decline in observed shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a series of recent attacks targeting tankers over the past several days, unfolding against a backdrop of sustained regional tensions.