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Two tankers targeted by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that two tankers, including one carrying liquefied petroleum gas, were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports indicate both incidents took place in the waterway over the preceding day. The origin of the projectiles and any resulting damage or casualties have not been confirmed.

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The sources disagree.
Each position is reported as its publisher stated it. We do not reconcile them.
2 differing positions reported on status across 3 publishers; unresolved.
  • iranwireهدف حمله قرار گرفتند
  • telegramاعلام کرد
  • rferlبه جا گذاشت
WhereStrait of Hormuz
26.567, 56.250 ±50 km
First reported20 days ago
Published2026-10-05 15:27 UTC
Sources3
How this travelled.
Reports12Independent tellings3
3 independently corroborated tellings, 1 reported as carrying another outlet.

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Global Event Monitor. Two tankers targeted by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. 2026-10-05T15:27:48.243Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:4727. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-05/vessel-attacked-strait-of-hormuz-215e0985

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