An outbound tanker was disabled by an unidentified projectile hit in the critical Strait of Hormuz crossing An outbound oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was disabled after being hit by an unidentified stick. According to a verified alert issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Maritime Safety Agency received a delay report confirming that the attack took place at 0839 UTC on 23 October. The attack temporarily stopped the passage of the vessel through the choke point. The UKMTO confirmed that all crew members on board the target vessel were reported safe following the incident. While the initial impact battered the ship, official estimates regarding the full extent of the structural damage and potential environmental impacts remain inconclusive while investigations continue. Maritime and maritime security authorities did not identify the owner of the vessel or specify the source of the bullet.

An outbound tanker was disabled by an unidentified projectile hit in the critical Strait of Hormuz crossing An outbound oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was disabled after being hit by an unidentified stick. According to a verified alert issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Maritime Safety Agency received a delay report confirming that the attack took place at 0839 UTC on 23 October. The attack temporarily stopped the passage of the vessel through the choke point. The UKMTO confirmed that all crew members on board the target vessel were reported safe following the incident. While the initial impact battered the ship, official estimates regarding the full extent of the structural damage and potential environmental impacts remain inconclusive while investigations continue. Maritime and maritime security authorities did not identify the owner of the vessel or specify the source of the bullet.