An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman, a British maritime agency reported on Saturday, highlighting ongoing tensions as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency, the vessel reported damage to its engine room but no injuries were sustained in the incident, which occurred 12.5 miles off the coast of Lima, Oman.
Maritime trade tracking firm Kpler noted a sharp drop in traffic through Hormuz on Friday, as the geopolitical standoff continues. "With US and Iranian public positions still at odds, operators are closely monitoring traffic volumes, routing behavior, and any diplomatic developments that could reshape risk across regional shipping lanes in the days ahead," the firm stated on X.
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