The incident is part of a spike in regional instability, with the UKMTO reporting more than 30 incidents in the area over the last three weeks, noting that most attacks go unreported. A separate tanker was struck seven nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman on Oct. 22 but was able to continue its voyage. Between Oct. 21 and 23, the IRGC Navy and IRIN claimed responsibility for targeting six other tankers in the Persian Gulf and the southern Strait of Hormuz, alleging the vessels were non-compliant.
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UKMTO Reports Tanker Disabled in Strait of Hormuz Attack
Commodities1 day ago
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that a tanker struck by an unknown projectile on Oct. 23 in the Strait of Hormuz was disabled. The agency has not yet issued a damage assessment for the vessel, and the identity of the ship and those responsible for the attack remain unknown.
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