Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile off Saudi Coast, Crew Evacuated
An unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker off Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, prompting the evacuation of the vessel's crew.
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, Iranian news agency Mehr and Lebanese news site Naharnet reported. According to the reports, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the vessel was hit on Saturday.
Following the strike, the ship's crew was evacuated. The identity of the tanker, the perpetrators responsible for the launch, and the extent of the damage have not yet been disclosed, and further details remain unknown.