UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

​The ​UK ‌Maritime Trade ​Operations (UKMTO) ‌said a tanker was struck by ‌an unknown ‌projectile while transiting the Strait ⁠of ​Hormuz ⁠on Thursday, causing ⁠a fire.

The crew ​was reported safe, ⁠while damage ⁠and ​any environmental impact were unknown, ⁠UKMTO added.