U.S.-Iran Clashes Escalate: Another Oil Tanker Struck Near Strait of Hormuz

Hit by Unidentified Projectile
Port Side of Oil Tanker Damaged
No Casualties Reported

As military clashes between the United States and Iran intensify, an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile. There were no casualties among the crew members.

Location where the tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on the 17th (local time). UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that on the morning of July 17, 2026 (local time), it had received a report that an oil tanker had been attacked at sea, 19 nautical miles (approximately 35.2 km) east of Khasab, Oman.

The oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile, causing partial damage to the port side. According to UKMTO, all crew members are safe, and the vessel is continuing on to its next port of call.

This is the first time in three days since July 14, 2026, that UKMTO has reported an attack on a merchant ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. has been conducting military operations against Iran for a week since July 11, 2026. Iran is also carrying out retaliatory airstrikes targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East.

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