'Unknown Projectile' Hits Tanker Off Oman | Firstpost News

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A tanker sailing off the coast of Oman was struck by an 'unknown projectile', according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on August 1. The projectile reportedly damaged the vessel's engine room, though no injuries were reported. The incident comes amid soaring tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes. --- Oman | Oil Tanker | Unknown Projectile | Gulf | Maritime Security | Middle East | Shipping | Strait Of Hormuz | Breaking News | World News | Firstpost Live | Energy Security | Naval Security | Geopolitics | International Shipping | Firstpost #oman #oiltanker #maritimesecurity #middleeast #gulf #straitofhormuz #breakingnews #worldnews #shipping #geopolitics #firstpostlive #news #energy #security #live #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this ch

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