Three Tankers Struck in Separate Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7

No casualties or environmental impact were reported

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued two warnings on July 7 reporting attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Joint Maritime Information Center Update 068 listed three incidents on July 7, and raised the regional threat level for the Strait of Hormuz to SEVERE.

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UKMTO Warning 081-26 Incident

UKMTO Warning 081-26, dated July 7, with source listed as Third Party, stated that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile and sustained structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact were reported.

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UKMTO continues to investigate the incident. The warning advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.