Tanker Disabled in Strait of Hormuz Attack, Another Vessel Reported on Fire in Persian Gulf

Two new maritime security warnings issued Monday point to continued dangers for commercial shipping in the Middle East, with one tanker confirmed disabled by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and another vessel reportedly on fire in the northern Persian Gulf.

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a verified, time-late report of a tanker struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on October 23 at 0839 UTC.

The impact disabled the vessel, although all crew members were reported safe. UKMTO did not identify the tanker or provide details about the extent of