Oil Tanker Disabled by Projectile Near Oman Coast

An unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker approximately 9 nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, leaving the vessel disabled. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that the strike caused damage to the ship's engine room, though all crew members remained safe. The environmental impact of the incident is currently unknown.

The vessel was transiting a US-protected lane at the time of the attack. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has imposed an effective blockade following February strikes by the United States and Israel. This attack follows a pattern of disruptions to commercial shipping in the Gulf and Arabian Sea region, which has contributed to a geopolitical risk premium in oil prices.