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Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman Coast, UKMTO Reports
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- A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile 8 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Why It Matters
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident where a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
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LONDON, July 21. /TASS/. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a maritime security coordination center run by the UK Navy, reported a new incident involving a tanker hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.
"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 8NM northeast of LIMAH, OMAN UKMTO has received multiple reports that a tanker is reporting over VHF Channel 16 that it has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating," the coordination center said in a statement.
No further details were provided.
Open Questions
- Who launched the projectile?
- What type of projectile was used?
- What was the motive behind the attack?
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This article was originally published by TASS.
