Two oil tankers were hit by “unidentified projectiles” in
the Strait of Hormuz area. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
reported the incidents on Friday. The attacks have created a fresh security
risk for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
UKMTO said the first attack caused a small fire inside the
tanker and cut off its power supply. The fire was later brought under control.
No casualties were reported. There were also no reports of environmental
damage.
The tanker was s...
