A suspicious incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has been reported, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region.
The incident was reported by military authorities, but the status of the crew, extent of any damage and potential environmental impact remain unknown, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media post today.
UKMTO advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate.
Separately, the UKMTO reported another incident off the coast of Oman at 13:38 UTC on Tuesday, where a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.
