Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58am on 07 Jul 2026,Tuesday International
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, sailing southbound, reported damage to its port side following the impact. UKMTO said the fire was brought under control, with no casualties or environmental damage reported. The incident has renewed concerns over security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Authorities are investigating the attack as maritime agencies continue to closely monitor the situation. (PC: NDTV)
