Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Tanker Hit by Three Unknown Projectiles Near Strait of Hormuz
A tanker ship was hit by three objects while leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials do not yet know what the objects were or who launched them.
The ship was near Khasab, Oman.
No one was reported hurt, and no environmental damage was reported.
Officials also had not confirmed how much damage the ship suffered.
The incident happened during renewed fighting between the United States and Iran.
The United States said it attacked Iranian launchers, while Iran said it attacked American forces in the region.
Both countries gave different accounts of missiles, drones and damage, and the tanker incident is still being investigated.
UKMTO said a tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles while completing its outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident occurred 17 nautical miles, or 31 kilometers, east of Khasab, Oman.
No casualties or environmental impact were reported, while the vessel’s damage was not immediately known.
The incident occurred amid renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran gave differing accounts of subsequent attacks, interceptions and damage; responsibility for the tanker strike remained unidentified.
- Who
- A tanker and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations; the wider confrontation involved the United States and Iran.
- What
- Three unknown projectiles struck the tanker during its outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Monday according to most reports; one report dated the incident Tuesday, September 1.
- Where
- 17 nautical miles, or 31 kilometers, east of Khasab, Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The reason for the tanker strike and the identity of those responsible were not established; it occurred amid renewed United States-Iran hostilities.
United States and allied accounts
Iranian accounts
Purpose of the attacks
United States and allied accounts
The United States said it targeted Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island to prevent possible mine-laying that could threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian accounts
Iran said its missile and drone attacks targeted United States forces stationed in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Damage and missile interceptions
United States and allied accounts
Donald Trump said United States forces intercepted all but one missile fired at them, while Jordan said it intercepted eight missiles. The United Arab Emirates rejected claims that Al Minhad Air Base had been attacked.
Iranian accounts
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said strikes on two United States air bases in Jordan caused heavy damage and said Iranian forces shot down United States drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
Responsibility for the tanker strike
United States and allied accounts
The United States and allied accounts cited in the reports did not attribute the tanker strike to Iran.
Iranian accounts
Iran was not identified as responsible for the tanker strike either; the projectiles remained officially unidentified.
- Projectiles
- Three unknown projectiles reportedly struck the tanker.
- Location
- 17 nautical miles, or 31 kilometers, east of Khasab, Oman.
- Transit
- The tanker was completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Casualties
- No casualties were reported.
- Environmental impact
- No environmental impact was reported.
- Vessel damage
- The extent of any damage was not immediately available.
- Reporting agency
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident.
- Investigation
- The incident remained under investigation, and vessels were advised to exercise caution.
Sources
Tanker hit by three unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says
Tanker Struck By 3 "Unknown Projectiles" In Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
US-Iran war: Two oil supertankers targeted by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, Marisks reports
