A ship has been hit by a projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that was extinguished but with no casualties, AFP reports citing United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO).
“A verified source has reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, which caused a fire that has been extinguished. There is no reported environmental impact. The vessel and crew are reported as safe,” it says.
