Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, catches fire

On October 1, 2026, an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, igniting a fire on board, as reported by the UKMTO. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel, which have escalated since late February. The strait has seen disrupted commercial traffic and periodic attacks, despite a recent lull in U.S. strikes on Iran.