The key facts

  • A tanker was attacked in the Arabian Gulf while on an easterly course before entering the Strait of Hormuz
  • The crew is safe, as reported by UKMTO citing Indian shipping authorities
  • The extent of the damage and the environmental consequences remain unknown

Attack on a tanker in the waters of the Persian Gulf

A tanker came under attack while transiting the waters of the Persian Gulf on Sunday, the British centre UKMTO (UK Maritime Trade Operations) reported. In a statement published on X, the centre said it had received a message from Indian shipping authorities about an attack on a tanker that was sailing east through the Arabian Gulf before entering the Strait of Hormuz.

Crew safe, consequences unknown

According to UKMTO, the vessel's crew has been accounted for and is safe. At the same time, the extent of the damage and the possible impact on the environment remain unknown. The centre urged passing vessels to exercise caution and to report any suspicious activity. Further details of the incident, including information about the vessel and the nature of the attack, were not yet provided.