Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; Fire Breaks Out on Board

A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire on board, Arutz Sheva and German newspaper Welt reported, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

According to the British agency, all crew members aboard the vessel are safe and no casualties have been reported in the incident.

At this stage, details regarding the vessel's identity and the flag under which the tanker was sailing have not been disclosed, and the full extent of the damage remains unknown.