An unknown projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Sept. 18, sparking a fire that crew members later extinguished. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported all crew are safe and that authorities are currently investigating the strike. The agency logged a total of 3 targeted tankers in the waterway over a 48 hour period, with two incidents occurring on Thursday and one on Wednesday.

The UKMTO advised vessels transiting the region to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity. Environmental impacts from the recent attacks remain unconfirmed, and the agency continues to monitor security incidents in the strategic maritime corridor.