The hit on the tanker coincided with a separate report that a container ship was struck by a projectile in the same waterway. These attacks follow an incident on Sunday in which six commercial vessels were struck by projectiles, indicating an increase in risks to commercial shipping in the region.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Tanker Struck by Projectile in Hormuz After 6 Sunday Attacks
Commodities7 days ago
Authorities are investigating a projectile attack on a shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that occurred Tuesday. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile, citing a verified source, and issued Warning 171-26 to advise all ships in the area to transit with caution and report suspicious activity.
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