Attack on the tanker MERCHANT in the Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO 124, reported 3 h later).

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Attack on the tanker MERCHANT in the Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO 124, reported 3 h later). UKMTO WARNING 124-26 Incident Date: 31 Aug 26 Incident Time: 2000UTC UKMTO has received a report of an incident 17NM east of Khasab, Oman.

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• UKMTO: UK Maritime Trade Operations incident reports, 2026-08-31 22:59 UTC

First reported 2026-08-31 22:59 UTC; last updated 2026-10-13 06:15 UTC.

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