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UKMTO: Tanker struck by unidentified projectiles in Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz
A Navy destroyer in the U.S. Central Command area of operations transits the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, 2026. The destroyers USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transited the strait and operated in the Persian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is fully clear of sea mines previously laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Credit: CENTCOM.

A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf about 93 kilometers (50 nautical miles) north of Qatar, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Thursday.

The condition of the crew, the extent of the damage and any environmental impact remain unclear, UKMTO said.

It urged vessels in the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity as authorities investigate.

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