The US-Israel-Iran war · The Strait of Hormuz and the sea lanes

UKMTO says a tanker sailing outbound in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile; all crew safe

Reported1 distinct origin, 1 independent.

UKMTO, citing the company security officer, said a tanker sailing outbound in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile on 7 November and that all crew were safe, Iran International and AFP reported. The source gives the day only.

When
7 November 2026
Where
Strait of Hormuz, No single country (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
What
vessel attack · military
Attribution
Not attributed. UKMTO does not say who fired and no party has claimed it.
In the record
Published 2026-11-08 13:36 UTC

Sources

  1. Evidence Iran International Media · Independent origin: UKMTO notice citing the company security officer, 7 Nov · published 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC
  2. Evidence Free Malaysia Today Media · Not yet classified origin: UKMTO notice citing the company security officer, 7 Nov · published 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC

History

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