Oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit with ammunition

In a written statement, UKMTO stated that it received a tip from a third source that an oil tanker was hit by ammunition of unknown origin while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

While it was stated that a fire broke out in the tanker that was hit, it was stated that there were no injuries or deaths among the crew.

While it is not yet known whether there was an environmental impact as a result of the attack, it was stated that the authorities are examining the extent of the incident.

Iran's Fars News Agency reported, based on local sources, that a super tanker with a capacity of 2.5 million barrels was hit 8 kilometers off the coast of Oman while passing through the Strait of Hormuz "without permission" and was on fire.

Iran, which has greatly restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war that started with the attacks of the USA and Israel on Iran on February 28 and the subsequent naval blockade imposed by the USA, targets ships that want to pass through the Strait "without permission".