Another oil tanker hit in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions

A missile, still unidentified, has struck a tanker sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room.

The incident was reported on Monday by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which did not provide details on when the attack occurred.

UKMTO announced that all crew members are safe and that there are no reports of casualties. So far, authorities have not identified any pollution or environmental consequences related to the incident.

Assessment of the situation by maritime authorities has begun, while the full circumstances of the attack and the source of the missile remain unknown. The Strait of Hormuz is a key corridor for international oil and gas transport, but after the start of the US and Israel war against Iran, the latter decided to block the maritime route. In response, America imposed a blockade on all Iranian ports.

The strike occurred in a maritime area that has long been monitored by the international community due to high tensions and the risk of conflict escalation. Further investigations are expected to clarify how the attack occurred and who bears responsibility for it.