UKMTO today announced two attacks against ships in the Persian Gulf, both notable in scope. A late report announces that an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, was hit by a projectile in the engine room, forcing the evacuation of the ship's crew due to a fire. Another too late report announces that a vessel in the Persian Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a shell, causing several casualties. The medical treatment of the injured continues on the beach.

UKMTO today announced two attacks against ships in the Persian Gulf, both notable in scope. A late report announces that an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, was hit by a projectile in the engine room, forcing the evacuation of the ship's crew due to a fire. Another too late report announces that a vessel in the Persian Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a shell, causing several casualties. The medical treatment of the injured continues on the beach.