The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported this morning that a ship was attacked on the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to N12 journalist Asaf Rozentsvaig. The update follows earlier UKMTO warnings of a tanker struck by an unidentified projectile in the same waterway.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has updated its warning regarding a ship attacked on the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, N12 journalist Asaf Rozentsvaig reported this morning (Saturday). No details on the vessel's identity, the nature of the attack, damage, or casualties have been provided.
The Zioneer first reported at 05:58 Jerusalem that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Lima, Oman, damaging the engine room and leaving the vessel unable to maneuver. The report was subsequently updated to reflect official UKMTO confirmation. At 08:15 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a bulletin confirming the UKMTO's official report. The N12 update now appears to be a further development of the same incident.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of escalating maritime hostilities over the past month. As The Zioneer reported on July 7, the Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) raised the threat level to 'severe,' warning that further attacks on commercial shipping are highly likely. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out multiple strikes on commercial shipping, including ballistic missile and drone attacks, as documented by The Zioneer on June 26 (cargo vessel struck by Iranian drone), July 7 (ballistic missile strikes on commercial ships), July 8 (reports of a ship attack), and July 21 (a fourth attack reported).
It remains unclear who carried out the attack and whether the vessel was able to resume transit. The UKMTO has not yet released additional details.
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