UKMTO reports crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile 4 nautical miles east of Oman; crew unharmed, no spill.
UKMTO confirmed that a crude oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile 4 nautical miles east of Oman on 2 Oct 2026. The crew survived and no oil spill was observed. Iranian sources claim responsibility, but attribution remains unverified.
- Channels reporting
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- First reported
- 2 Oct 2026 · 23:26 UTC
- Latest development
- 2 Oct 2026 · 23:26 UTC
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
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