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Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says

Middle East Eye24 October 2026, 00:34 UTCOman

Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile seven nautical miles off Omani coast. The tanker, transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, was able to continue its journey to the next port of call, UKMTO said on X. UKMTO WARNING 181-26 Click here to view the full product⤵️ https://t.co/m8D7dWrPjU #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://t.co/Q2FbqIWm9l — UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) October 23, 2026

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