Oil tanker disabled by projectile off Oman in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile approximately nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The strike caused damage to the engine room, though the crew is reported safe. The nature of the projectile and the potential environmental impact remain unconfirmed as authorities investigate.
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Global Event Monitor. Oil tanker disabled by projectile off Oman in Strait of Hormuz. 2026-09-07T05:18:24.575Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:537. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-02/attack-strait-of-hormuz-283c215b
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