Commercial Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile off Omani Coast
A commercial oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman late on August 24, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The vessel sustained damage but reported no casualties. The incident occurred amid a near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and heightened tensions between US-led forces and Iran, further disrupting global energy transit.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Gulf of Oman, Oman
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Jakarta Post