UKMTO says a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Unverified · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-30 20:26 UTC

UKMTO says a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, in a report dated 28 Oct 2026. The only available source is a Telegram channel (ME Observer) relaying the UKMTO statement, and no other claim confirms or denies it.

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Verification

Unverified: 1 independent source.

Sources

• ME Observer (Telegram), 2026-10-30 20:26 UTC

First reported 2026-10-30 20:26 UTC; last updated 2026-10-30 20:29 UTC.

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