Iran launched a missile attack on a ship near the Strait of Hormuz

According to the UKMTO, the incident occurred on Monday eight nautical miles east of the coastal settlement of Lima, Oman. An unknown projectile struck the tanker's port side, causing a fire.

There were no casualties or environmental damage reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

The attack could undermine a memorandum of understanding signed less than three weeks ago, under which Iran agreed to cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

Photo: UKMTO.