Oil Tanker Struck by Projectiles During Transit of Strait of Hormuz
A commercial oil tanker reported being struck by three unknown projectiles on September 1, 2026, while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident occurred at approximately 06:41 IST. The attack has significantly heightened tensions in the strategic waterway, causing a spike in global oil prices following a recent military escalation between US and Iranian forces.
Date: September 1, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Oman
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Livemint