Event·Maritime·High severity

Tanker struck by ‘unknown projectile’ in Hormuz: British maritime agency

18 SEP 2026 · 1000Z

A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire that was extinguished, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). “The CSO of a vessel has reported a tanker being hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire onboard which has since b…