Oil Tanker Hit by 'Unknown Projectile' Off Omani Coast Near Strait of Hormuz The latest incident involving an oil tanker struck by an "unknown projectile" off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh concerns about the volatile waters separating the Middle East from Asia.
The strike caused a fire but no reported casualties or environmental damage, and is the latest in a long line of attacks and sabotage attempts on commercial shipping in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global energy supplies, with millions of barrels of crude oil passing through its narrow waters every day.