An unknown object struck a tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The fire that broke out on the tanker was later extinguished.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) said all crew members aboard the vessel were safe. The assessment of the incident's environmental impact has not yet been confirmed.
The UKMTO called on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to exercise caution and report suspicious activity to the center. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.