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ConflictUK Maritime Trade Operations: Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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On July 21, 2026, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Oman's Limah, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, amid heightened regional risks attributed to Houthi activities. Data showed the strait was deserted on the day of the attack, with no ships observed transiting. The incident underscores escalating threats to commercial shipping in the region, with Houthi forces adding to existing geopolitical tensions. The source of the projectile remains unidentified, and no group has claimed responsibility as of the report.
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SINGAPORE — A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Oman's Limah, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday.
The incident adds to growing regional risks as Houthi forces continue to threaten maritime security in key waterways.
- The attack occurred northeast of Limah, Oman.
- The projectile that struck the tanker remains unidentified.
- UKMTO confirmed the incident on Tuesday, July 21.
Data shows that the Strait of Hormuz was deserted on July 21, with no ships observed transiting through the critical waterway.
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