Tanker Hit, Two Injured in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, injuring two crew members, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The vessel remained operational and continued toward its next port under its own power, with no reported environmental damage; authorities are investigating and advising ships to exercise caution. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately claimed it struck the Togo-flagged tanker Trend for attempting to pass through the strait without authorization, but it was unclear whether that claim referred to the incident reported by UKMTO. Iranian forces also warned that vessels crossing without permission could be attacked, adding to tensions in the strategically vital waterway.