Tanker hit by projectiles off UAE coast, maritime agency says
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates was attacked, reporting it was “being hit by unknown projectiles”.
“All crew are reported safe. No environmental impact reported,” the agency said.
The incident came hours after UKMTO reported that a bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft off the coast of Iran, about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik. The circumstances of both attacks remain unclear.
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