A tanker carrying liquefied gas was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew had reportedly been warned to change course.
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A vessel carrying liquefied gas was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
A tanker heading deeper into the Strait of Hormuz was struck for violating navigation rules along the route.
"The crew of the vessel heading into the Strait of Hormuz was warned by the IRGC to change course. Otherwise, the vessel would be attacked," the statement said.
Earlier, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident in Omani waters north of the town of Khasab.
UKMTO reported an incident in Omani waters north of Khasab
A vessel carrying liquefied gas was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Further information is expected from UKMTO and official sources.
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2 min →Zeyni Jafarov. “Gas Carrier Attacked in Strait of Hormuz”. FinFly.news, October 5, 2026. URL: https://finfly.news/en/transport/gas-carrier-attacked-strait-of-hormuz
