An oil tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The maritime security agency reported that the captain of the vessel confirmed the impact on the starboard side of the engine room.
The incident marks the second reported attack on a tanker in the critical waterway within a week.
No details were immediately provided regarding casualties or the identity of the attacker.
The incident marks the second reported attack on a tanker in the critical waterway within a week.
On Monday, a separate vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile and set ablaze off the coast of Oman, also near the Strait.
These recurring events highlight the deteriorating security environment for commercial shipping in one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints.