UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck
- Published on 27/06/2026 - 13:00 GMT+2 The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "substantial" on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway.
- The agency said earlier on Saturday that the "Master of Tanker" ship had reported being struck by an "unidentified projectile" in the Strait.
- It said the vessel had sustained damage to its bridge but that the crew had reported as safe.
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- Published on 27/06/2026 - 13:00 GMT+2 The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "substantial" on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway.
- The agency said earlier on Saturday that the "Master of Tanker" ship had reported being struck by an "unidentified projectile" in the Strait.
- It said the vessel had sustained damage to its bridge but that the crew had reported as safe.
Sources: Euronews