An oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

date
04/10/2026
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a notice on the 4th stating that an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The notice said the tanker was hit by an "unknown projectile," damaging its engine room, but the crew on board are safe, and no reports of environmental impact have been received so far. The notice did not mention the specific time the incident occurred. An investigation is ongoing.