UK authority: Oil tanker attacked in Hormuz Strait, caught fire

London, Jan 1 (KUNA) – A British maritime security authority announced on Thursday that an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed in a statement on its official website that it had received an official report of an unidentified oil tanker being struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which caused a fire. The agency noted that information indicated no harm to the tanker’s crew, but the extent of material damage to the vessel or environmental damage remained unknown. The agency reiterated its warning to all ships transiting the area’s waters to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and report any suspicious maritime movements or activities. (End) M.R.N. / M.M.J.