Tanker erupts in flames after being hit by unidentified projectile off Oman coast, UK agency says

07 July 2026 , 20:00

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Tanker erupts in flames after being hit by unidentified projectile off Oman coast, UK agency says

A tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday.

The UKMTO said the incident occurred about 14.8 km (8 nautical miles) east of Lima in Oman’s Khasab district in Musandam Governorate.

The agency said the vessel sustained damage after being hit on its port side, triggering a fire. No casualties or environmental pollution were reported.

The incident follows a similar attack reported by the UKMTO on June 27, when a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile, causing damage to the vessel’s bridge without injuring any crew members.

David Wilson

Politics Editor