A tanker was traveling southeast through the Gulf when it came under attack. Two unidentified projectiles struck the port side of the commercial vessel, according to reports. Further operational details and damage assessments remain limited as authorities assess the regional incident.
Key points
A commercial tanker sustained a direct strike along its port side in the Gulf.: A commercial tanker sustained a direct strike along its port side in the Gulf.
The projectiles responsible for hitting the vessel currently remain unidentified by marit…: The projectiles responsible for hitting the vessel currently remain unidentified by maritime officials.
The incident targeted a vessel that was actively traveling southeast through regional wat…: The incident targeted a vessel that was actively traveling southeast through regional waters.
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UKMTO says vessel hit by two projectiles near Saudi Arabia
2 November 2026 02:41 GMT
A tanker travelling south east through the Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles on its port side, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.
The incident occurred 72 nautical miles east of Saudi Arabia's Ras al-Khafji. UKMTO added that All crew members were accounted for and no environmental impact had been reported.
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