Two oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz, hit by suspected unknown projectiles

(Central News Agency, Tehran, comprehensive foreign news report on the 3rd) The British Maritime Agency said that two oil tankers were hit by "unidentified projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz. This is the latest threat to shipping in this crucial waterway.

Agence France-Presse reported that before the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran in late February this year, triggering a war in the Middle East, one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) were transported through the Strait of Hormuz. Today the waterway remains at the heart of the conflict.

Authorities in Tehran continued to block commercial shipping and opened fire on vessels accused of unauthorized passage.

Washington responded by imposing a counter-blockade on Iranian ports in an attempt to prevent Tehran from exporting oil.

The UK Maritime Trade Action Office (UKMTO) said the first attack caused a "small fire and power outage" on board the ship, which was later extinguished.

UKMTO added that no casualties had been reported and no environmental damage had been caused.

UKMTO stated that the ship was sailing out of the strait and was able to resume its voyage, but did not disclose the ship's departure and destination ports.

Hours later, another crude oil tanker reported being hit by an "unidentified projectile" in the waters east of Oman. According to UKMTO, all crew members are safe and no environmental damage was reported.

UKMTO said the relevant authorities were investigating both incidents. (Compiled by: Li Peishan)

Two oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz, hit by suspected unknown projectiles