Tanker Disabled by Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz

A commercial tanker has been disabled in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, maritime news outlet TradeWinds News and Kuwaiti newspaper Arab Times reported.

According to TradeWinds News, Iran disabled the vessel as an American commander conducted a flight over the strategic waterway. The Arab Times reported that the projectile strike left the vessel incapacitated in the shipping lane.

The identity of the tanker, its flag, the status of its crew, and the full extent of the damage have not yet been officially released.